Citation

Kosberg JI. J. Elder Abuse Negl. 2014; 26(3): 207-222.

Affiliation

Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, School of Medicine , University of New Mexico , Albuquerque , New Mexico , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08946566.2014.898442

PMID

24779537

Abstract

From research findings and practice experiences, it is concluded that abuse of older men is especially invisible and underreported, compared to abuse of older women. It is proposed that attention should be directed not to gender, but to those conditions in different countries and cultures leading to abuse of both older men and women, including (but not limited to) economic problems, few alternatives to family care of the elderly, violence, changing characteristics of the family, ageism, and sexism. Advocates for the prevention of elder abuse should work together in combating, reducing, and eliminating the problem of elder abuse of both older men and older women.

Language: en