Elder Abuse and Neglect: Causes, Diagnosis, and Interventional Strategies (Springer Series on Social Work)

In this second edition of their classic volume, the authors present their elder abuse diagnosis and intervention model. This comprehensive model of detection, assessment, and intervention enables the practitioner first to identify the type of elder mistreatment, including physical, sexual, psychological, and financial. It then provides systematic and realistic interventions. This updated edition also includes information on legal interventions with suggestions on how the practitioner should act in the courtroom, give testimony, document findings, and prepare for legal involvement with the criminal justice system. Actual legal tools are included in the appendix. This is a classic resource for all health professionals who work with the elderly. The book contains black-and-white illustrations. Contents......Page 8 Foreword to the First Edition......Page 10 Foreword to the Second Edition......Page 12 Preface......Page 18 Part One: The Phenomenon of Elder Mistreatment......Page 20 1 Aging and Elder Mistreatment......Page 22 2 Victims and Their Abusers......Page 40 3 Types of Elder Mistreatment......Page 66 4 Why Elder Mistreatment Occurs......Page 105 Part Two: Diagnosis and Intervention......Page 146 5 Diagnostic Phase: I. Preparation for Assessment......Page 148 6 Diagnosis Phase: II. Assessment......Page 169 7 Intervention Phase: I. Considerations and Crisis Treatment......Page 199 8 Intervention Phase: II. The Many Forms of Treatment......Page 220 9 Intervention Phase: III. Legal Intervention......Page 274 10 Epilogue......Page 314 A: Harborview Medical Center Elder Abuse Diagnostic and Intervention Protocol......Page 320 B: Dementia Scale......Page 331 C: Mini-Mental Status Exam......Page 332 D: ADL Evaluation Form......Page 334 E: Symptoms of Depression......Page 336 F: Powers of Attorney......Page 337 G: California Penal Code 368......Page 349 References......Page 352 A......Page 372 C......Page 373 D......Page 375 E......Page 376 G......Page 378 I......Page 379 N......Page 381 P......Page 382 S......Page 383 W......Page 384 I. The Phenomenon Of Elder Abuse And Neglect. Elder Abuse And Aging ; The Abused Elder -- Types Of Elder Abuse And Neglect -- Why Elder Abuse And Neglect Occur -- Ii. Elder Abuse Diagnosis And Intervention. Diagnostic Phase I: Preparation For Assessment -- Diagnostic Phase Ii: Assessment -- Intervention Phase: Considerations And Crisis Treatment -- Intervention Phase: Short-term Treatment -- Intervention Phase: Long-term Treatment -- Legal Intervention -- Iii. Practice Issues. Protective Services And Elder Abuse -- Practitioner Reactions: Burnout And Beyond -- Future Directions -- Appendixes : A. Elder Abuse And Neglect: Written Protocol For Identification And Assessment -- B. Dementia Scale -- C. Mini-mental Status Exam -- D. Adl Evaluation Form -- E. Symptoms Of Depression -- F-1. Durable Power Of Attorney -- F-2. Durable Power Of Attorney (springing) -- F-3. Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care -- G. Memorandum To Newly Appointed Conservator -- H. California Penal Code Statute 368: Person Causing Pain To Or Suffering Of Dependent Adult; Theft Or Embezzlement By Caretaker. Mary Joy Quinn, Susan K. Tomita. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 301-311. Presents an elder abuse diagnosis and intervention model. This comprehensive model of detection, assessment, and intervention enables the practitioner first to identify the type of elder mistreatment, including physical, sexual, psychological, and financial. It then provides systematic and realistic interventions. Presentation of the authors' comprehensive model of elder abuse diagnosis and intervention. Includes information on legal interventions, courtroom testimony, and the criminal justice system