Sharpening Occam’s razor: developing theory to explain the persistent abuse of older people living in care homes
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DOI: 10.1108/wwop-10-2019-0028
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the relevance and importance of developing and making use of robust theory to explain and counter the tenacious social anomaly of the abuse of older people who… read more here.
Keywords: theory; older people; abuse older; care homes ... See more keywords
International movement to promote human rights of older women with a focus on violence and abuse against older women
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DOI: 10.1177/0020872814559562
Abstract: Population ageing around the world has drawn increased attention to the issue of human rights of older people. Extended old age is a women’s issue, considering women’s longevity advantage over men. Gender inequalities across the… read more here.
Keywords: violence abuse; abuse older; human rights; older women ... See more keywords
“A frightening experience, especially at our age”: Examining the neglect and abuse of older persons in HIV prevention and care programs
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1061339
Abstract: Background As the global population ages and the HIV pandemic matures, a growing number of older persons aged ≥50 years are becoming increasingly vulnerable to acquiring HIV. Unfortunately, older persons are often neglected and left… read more here.
Keywords: hiv; abuse older; prevention; age ... See more keywords