title: Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Older Persons: Strategies for Assessment and Intervention Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Older Persons: Strategies for Assessment and Intervention Lorin Baumhover and S Colleen Beall Jessica Kingsley publishers 269pp £18.95 1-85302-405-8 1853024058.
abstract: The abuse of older people is an emotive issue and has been a focus for policy makers for some time now. This text, however, deals with issues of neglect and exploitation in detail, giving valuable guidance and sources of reference for care staff. 'Hie characteristics and recognition of all types of abuse are thoroughly explained, as well as the formal assessment process and documentation required. It then follows thera peufic intervention and effective discharge planning, culminating in an abuse prevention programme for staff working in long term- care. The training material is useful for all levels of staff.