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Peer reviewedMyers, Jane E.; Shelton, Barbara – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1987
Explores violence against the elderly in the home and in institutions. Includes areas of physical violence, neglect, financial exploitation and psychological abuse by caretakers, and whether these caretakers are family members, relatives, or persons employed to care for the frail, older adult. Explores the role counselors can play in addressing…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Elder Abuse, Emotional Response, Family Violence
Download full textHwalek, Melanie A.; Sengstock, Mary C. – 1985
Recently more attention has been focused on elder abuse, with laws enacted requiring reporting of this crime. Since service providers often do not recognize elder abuse, a validated screening tool for elder abuse is needed. A screening tool called the Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Protocol has been developed and is currently being…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Financial Problems, High Risk Persons, Identification
