Elder abuse: twenty years later

Authors

  • Belén Moreno Equipo de Psicogeriatría, Servicio de Psiquiatría, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires (HIBA)
  • Mariana Pedace Equipo de Psicogeriatría, Servicio de Psiquiatría, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires (HIBA)
  • Daniel Matusevich Equipo de Psicogeriatría, Servicio de Psiquiatría, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires (HIBA)

Keywords:

Elder abuse, Mistreatment, Geriatric institutions, Narrative, Dementias

Abstract

This article analyzes various aspects of elder abuse. Subtypes of abuse, neglect and self-neglect are defined. The phenomenon is analyzed in the context of geriatric institutions, people with dementia, and among the gay, lesbian and trans people. The narrative model is used to exemplify various situations, using authors such as Irving, Ford and Lodge. 

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Published

2017-09-10

How to Cite

Moreno, B., Pedace, M., & Matusevich, D. . (2017). Elder abuse: twenty years later. Vertex Revista Argentina De Psiquiatría, 28(134, jul.-ago.), 292–298. Retrieved from https://revistavertex.com.ar/ojs/index.php/vertex/article/view/443

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 134, jul.-ago. (2017): Vulnerabilidad

Section

Dossier

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