Abuse of the elderly. A hidden problem.
Only recently has abuse of the elderly been recognised as a problem. The author describes the types of abuse encountered, provides clues on how to detect them, outlines reasons for the occurrence of abuse and suggests what to do when a case of abuse is identified.
Kurrle
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Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Sydney.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001315:Australia; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors