Elder Abuse and/or Neglect: A Literature Review

This report reviews current literature on elder abuse and/or neglect on both an international and a national scale. The aim is to document what is known about the nature and scale of elder abuse and/or neglect, to identify factors and circumstances that are associated with a heightened risk of elder abuse and/or neglect, and to examine ways in which various sectors of society might be mobilised in the prevention of elder abuse and neglect.

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Produced by: Centre for Social Research and Evaluation - Ministry of Social Development