Bibliography

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Abuse and violence statistics
Sobsey, et al (2000).

A growing older population
Moody, H.R. (2002). Aging: Concepts and controversies. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press

Age-related physical changes
Moody, H.R. (2002). Aging: Concepts and controversies. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press

Clinically significant age-related psychological changes
Moody, H.R. (2002). Aging: Concepts and controversies. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press

Cultural guidelines
Anand, R. (1999). Cultural competence in health care: A guide for trainers, 2nd ed. Washington D.C.: national Multicultural Institute

Risk factors for abuse

  • Pillemer, K., Menio, D.A., & Keller, B.H. (2003). Abuse-proofing your facility. Clifton Park, NY: Frontline Publishing
  • Bonnie. R.J., and Wallace, R.B. (Eds). (2003). Elder mistreatment: Abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America. Washington D.C.: The National Academies Press

Self-neglect statistics
Teaster, P. (2003). A Response to the Abuse of Vulnerable Adults: The 2000 Survey of State Adult Protective Services Developed by the National Association of Adult Protective Services Administrators, Supported by the National Center on Elder Abuse under Grant No. 90-AP-2144 from the U.S. Administration on Aging, Dept. of Health and Social Services

Signs of self-neglect
Baumhover, L.A., and Beall, S.C. (1996). Abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons: Strategies for assessment and intervention. Baltimore, MD: Health Professions Press

Caregiver risks for abusing
Bonnie. R.J., and Wallace, R.B. (Eds). (2003). Elder mistreatment: Abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America. Washington D.C.: The National Academies Press

Video clips

  • Sonneborn, Lisa (1992). End the Silence. Produced by The Institute on Disabilities Pennsylvania’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Temple University. Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2002.
  • Vanden Bosch, James (1990). Elder Abuse: Five case studies, Chicago, IL: Terra Nova Films, Inc.
  • Vanden Bosch, James (1998). Choice and Challenge: Caring for Aggressive Older Adults Across
  • Levels of Care, Chicago, IL: Terra Nova Films, Inc. and Abbe, Inc.

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