Elder Abuse: Factors Related to Perceptions of Severity and Likelihood of Reporting

Fitzpatrick, Maureen J.; Hamill, Sharon B.

doi:10.1080/08946566.2011.534704

Cited by 13 publications

(9 citation statements)

References 22 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Elder abuse is difficult to define and poorly understood because it is often a hidden offence and the nature of the abuse alters in different regions of the world [15] [16], while it can be described as "any knowing, intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult" [16]. Western countries classify elder abuse as either being physical, emotional, financial, sexual and neglectful.…”

Section: Elder Abuse Toward Individuals With Dementiamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Extreme physical forms of violence, such as stabbing older people with knives, burning or murdering were not reported in the study. In Southern Africa such incidents are more common, but poorly reported [15] due to beliefs that the odd behavior of PWD is synonymous with witchcraft practices [20]. Another common type of elder abuse reported by the UK National Elder Abuse Study is that of a financial nature.…”

Section: Elder Abuse Toward Individuals With Dementiamentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs about Dementia in an Urban Xhosa-Speaking Community in South Africa

Khonje¹,

Milligan²,

Yako³

et al. 2015

AAD

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Dementia, a debilitating condition, requires particular attention in Southern Africa where there is a dearth of prevalence data. Population ageing and other risk factors are driving an increasing incidence of dementia. However, limited knowledge and understanding may impact the attitudes and practices towards persons with dementia. Aim: To investigate the relationship between the knowledge of dementia, its effect on the attitudes and practices toward people with dementia in an urban community setting. To determine the perceived availability of services for those with dementia, the awareness of elder abuse and care-giver burden. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed in Khayelitsha. An interviewer administered questionnaire was used with assistance from isiXhosa speaking translators. A sample of 100 individuals was surveyed door-to-door from both the informal and formal housing settlements, using cluster random sampling methods. Results: There was deficient knowledge about dementia, with an average accuracy of 53.44% on the knowledge test. Only 10% reported knowing what dementia was. Participants had generally tolerant views about people with dementia. No significant relationship was found between knowledge and attitudes about dementia. There was a significant difference between people who would share their house with a family member with dementia or send them to nursing homes (p = 0.03). 64% of participants knew what elder abuse was. 19% knew of an elder who had been abused; amongst the most common forms reported were being locked alone in their house and being deprived of food. Conclusions: This study showed that knowledge about dementia was limited with no relationship to attitudes of high tolerance towards people with dementia. Elder abuse was well recognized, but poorly reported. Appropriate health promotion strategies and education should be conducted and further research should be done into dementia in South Africa. V. Khonje et al.

show abstract

Section: Elder Abuse Toward Individuals With Dementiamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Elder Abuse Toward Individuals With Dementiamentioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs about Dementia in an Urban Xhosa-Speaking Community in South Africa

Khonje¹,

Milligan²,

Yako³

et al. 2015

AAD

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…This increase in elder abuse has been recognized not only in Japan but also in other countries, with the associated problems classified into four groups, ie, neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and financial exploitation 2. Physical abuse is defined as acts of violence that cause pain, injury impairment, or disease, and involves behaviors such as hitting, slapping, and kicking 2. Studies of senile dementia have reported that in some cases, the physical abuse can become so severe that it leads to the death of the patient 3.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Case of bilateral complete posterior dislocation of lens caused by elder abuse

Mutoh¹,

Tien²,

Horie³

et al. 2012

OPTH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

We report a case of bilateral complete dislocation of lenses into the vitreous cavities due to elder abuse in a patient with senile dementia. According to the patient’s son, bilateral complete lens dislocation occurred after he hit his father in the head with socks in order to control his violent behavior. Although the patient was taken to our ophthalmological ward for a planned vitrectomy, restlessness and inability to remain in his room during the night led to his leaving the hospital. The patient has not returned but did receive a vitrectomy at another clinic. While the number of patients with senile dementia has dramatically increased, no specific remedy is currently available. When treating medical concerns of seniors with unknown backgrounds, elder abuse needs to be considered as a potential cause of such injuries.

show abstract

“…One of the main approaches recommended for reducing elderly consumer fraud victimization consists of social service, legal, and education programs, coordinated through state or local agencies, that provide crime prevention information and assistance (Fitzpatrick & Hamill, 2010; Reeves & Wysong, 2010). Such efforts remain largely unevaluated, and so their effectiveness remains unknown (Daly et al, 2011; Hafemeister, 2003; Johnson, 2003).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition to the greater potential risk of fraud victimization and to becoming an ever-larger proportion of the U.S. population, the elderly typically underreport victimization (Fitzpatrick & Hamill, 2010). Together with the substantial harms that arise from victimization, including the financial impacts and their adverse sequelae, such considerations have given rise to programs aimed at preventing and reducing elderly consumer fraud victimization.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Efforts to Reduce Consumer Fraud Victimization Among the Elderly

Mears

Reisig

Scaggs

et al. 2016

Crime & Delinquency

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Concern about the risk of consumer fraud victimization among the elderly has led to programs that disseminate fraud prevention information and provide services. However, little is known about how seniors access such information or learn about or contact these programs. Drawing on scholarship on fraud, media consumption, and the fear of crime, this study contributes to efforts to understand and reduce consumer fraud victimization. Analyses of data from adults age 60 and above demonstrate that certain segments of the elderly population access a greater variety of information sources to learn about fraud prevention. In turn, such access is associated with greater fraud prevention program awareness and contact.

show abstract

Elder Abuse: Factors Related to Perceptions of Severity and Likelihood of Reporting

Cited by 13 publications

References 22 publications

Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs about Dementia in an Urban Xhosa-Speaking Community in South Africa

Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs about Dementia in an Urban Xhosa-Speaking Community in South Africa

Case of bilateral complete posterior dislocation of lens caused by elder abuse

Efforts to Reduce Consumer Fraud Victimization Among the Elderly

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About