International guidelines

Rest of the world

Abuse of older persons[1]

Published by:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Last published:2024

Abuse of older people[2]

Published by:World Health Organization

Last published:2022

Elder abuse and women’s health[23]

Published by:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Last published:2021 (reaffirmed 2024)

Safeguarding adults in care homes[45]

Published by:National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (UK)

Last published:2021

Domestic family violence[50]

Published by:American College of Emergency Physicians

Last published:2019

Best practice guideline on the prevention of abuse and neglect of older adults[35]

Published by:Canadian Association on Gerontology

Last published:2016

Elder abuse: understanding issues, frameworks and responses[51]

Published by:Australian Institute of Family Studies

Last published:2016

Domestic violence and abuse: multi-agency working[53]

Published by:National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (UK)

Last published:2014 (reaffirmed 2018)

Safeguarding adults: the role of health services[60]

Published by:UK Department of Health

Last published:2011

Family violence intervention guidelines: elder abuse and neglect[52]

Published by:Ministry of Health (New Zealand)

Last published:2007

Madrid international plan of action on ageing[59]

Published by:United Nations Programme on Ageing

Last published:2002

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