Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly in India by Mala Kapur Shankardass & S. Irudaya Rajan

Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly in India by Mala Kapur Shankardass & S. Irudaya Rajan

Author:Mala Kapur Shankardass & S. Irudaya Rajan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer Singapore, Singapore


Mistreatment refers to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of elderly people by family members/spouses/relatives. The older person is identified as being mistreated if they reported at least one of the four subtypes of mistreatment.

Abuse: includes intentional infliction of physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, or withholding of necessary food, clothing, and medical care to treat the physical and mental health needs of an older person by one having the care, custody or responsibility of an older person.



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