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Author:  Robert A.  Mead J. D., M. L. S..


Source: Volume 17, Number 05, January/February 2015 , pp.73-75(3)




Victimization of the Elderly and Disabled

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Abstract: 

This research review summarizes the major findings and conclusions of “Assessing Elder Abuse Cases by Type of Abuse, Parts One and Two” by Shelly L. Jackson and Mary Twomey, and “A Population-Based Study of Physical Function and Risk for Elder Abuse Reported to Social Service Agency: Findings From the Chicago Health and Aging Project” by XinQi Dong, Melissa Simon, and Denis Evans.

Keywords: the intersection between financial exploitation, abuse, and neglect in elders; pure financial exploitation and hybrid financial exploitation; victim and offenderintervention; physical impairment and elder abuse; physical function impairment as a key

Affiliations:  1: New Mexico Supreme Court.

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