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VIOLENCE NEGLIGENCE ENVERS PERSONNES AGEES ETABLISSEMENT [1 record]

Record 1 1995-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Old Age
  • Social Problems
CONT

The few articles addressing elder abuse and neglect in institutional settings tend to focus on material abuse.

CONT

[There is] too much focus on institutional abuse but only 4-5% of elderly are in institutions. Therefore ... should be looking at elder abuse on a daily basis in the home. Majority of elder abuse is really spouse abuse past the age of 60 : continued.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la vieillesse
  • Problèmes sociaux
OBS

Malgré l'usage fréquent du terme «abus» dans le sens de «violence», il est à éviter car c'est un anglicisme.

Spanish

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