Concept information
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social psychology
interpersonal relationships
human relationships
friendship and caregiving in adulthood
Preferred term
elder abuse and neglect
Definition
- Elder abuse andneglect are general terms that refer to the mistreatment of older adults, typically those who are vulnerable due to physical or mental disorders. Mistreatment can occur in community or institutional settings and may be perpetrated by formal and informal caregivers or unscrupulous individuals who attempt to gain elders' confidence only to take advantage of them. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Elder Abuse and Neglect]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/elder_abuse_and_neglect
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