Elder maltreatment (EM) has been understood as a worldwide major public health threat for
decades, yet it remains a form of victimization receiving limited attention, resources, and …

Background Elder abuse is a public health problem that is gaining attention due to its
serious impacts on people's health and well-being, and it is predicted to increase along with …

Purpose The study of theoretical models explaining elder abuse has been one of the main
gaps in the literature of the field. The extent of support of each theory is not clear. This study …

Objective Scientific literature has identified different vulnerability factors associated to abuse
in people with dementia (PWD), but little is known about the psychosocial protective …

Background It is estimated that more than 57 million people have dementia worldwide, and it
is one of the leading causes of care dependency in old age. Relatives and other informal …

This article provides a context and overview for what is known about polyvictimization in
later life. Drawing from previous literature, the article includes a definition of the …

One in six community-dwelling older adults experience elder abuse yearly, and persons with
dementia are especially at risk. Although many risk factors for elder abuse have been …

Abstract Background and Objectives Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) created a
“perfect storm” for financial fraud targeting older adults. Guided by the Contextual Theory of …

After decades of advocacy, prosecution of elder abuse has increased, a trend that is likely to
continue. However, the increased scrutiny of elder abuse has raised questions about the …

Objective To determine the association between country-level structural ageism and
prevalence of violence against older persons. Design Country-level ecological study. Setting …