by Dr Peter Decalmer (Editor), Dr Frank J Glendenning (Editor)
This book opens up the discussion about the abuse and neglect of older people. It presents an overview of the key research and theoretical explanations of elder abuse. Drawing together perspectives of professionals from different disciplines, the book assesses: the clinical implications of abuse; key areas for social work; the legal implications of abuse and neglect; sociological perspectives; issues for nurses, physicians and general practitioners; multidisciplinary approaches to dealing with abuse; models for prevention of abuse; and the role of carers.
The contributors argue for clearer explanations of abuse which go beyond immediate practical considerations and observations and give clear guidelines for tackling and preventing the problem.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 1
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Published: 09 Mar 1993
ISBN 10: 0803987137
ISBN 13: 9780803987135
`Read it in medicine, nursing, social work and all health-care settings. It informs and illustrates by case examples, and the interface with the law, social work, nursing and general practice are usefully highlighted. It looks to the future.' - The Lancet
`This comprehensive and very interesting book examines a myriad of issues related to elder abuse and neglect. It features an admirable list of contributors who give unique and thought-provoking perspectives on elder abuse and neglect from their own clinical and academic focus.... In summary... a book to include in the library of information on elder abuse and neglect. The book focuses on individual disciplines and their contribution to the identification, assessment, and intervention in cases of abuse and neglect.' - Violence Update
`The first chapter by Frank Glendenning introduces the topic of elder abuse and neglect and reviews the key issues, namely definitions, prevalence, individuals at risk, etc., without overstating what is known, and stresses the desirability of a multidisciplinary approach, an approach which is also evident throughout this book.... The second chapter by Peter Decalmer... provides a good summary of how clinicians can identify indicators of possible mistreatment. This chapter also contains a number of excellent case examples, which admirably illustrate what elder abuse, or what is known in Britain as the mistreatment of elderly people, is about. These first two chapters are required reading for anyone interested in this subject. A third chapter... provides a good outline of some of the legal issues, and addresses the issue of what might be meant by exercising one's rights, based on the concept of the right of citizenship, as it applies to elder abuse.... A fourth chapter... expertly highlights the issues from the sociological perspective.... provides an excellent starting point for facing the reality of elder abuse, which unfortunately is not a pretty story. I recommend this book to all gerontologists and to those who are concerned about the humane care of the elderly population.' - Canadian Journal on Aging
`In a number of ways, this book represents the advances in thinking about elder abuse that have occurred over the past decade. The editors have carefully avoided some of the pitfalls of previous works on the topic by taking a more comprehensive and rigorous approach.... Persons new to the area of elder abuse will find the wealth of case material very helpful, as it provides a clear illustration of the authors' clinical recommendations.... the occasional contrasts between the British social and health systems and [the American] are often intriguing.... provides a solid overview of the state-of-the-art work on elder abuse in Britain. Practitioners in particular will find useful insights in this volume, as will others with an interest in an international perspective on elder mistreatment' - Contemporary Gerontology