Screening for Abuse and Neglect of People with Dementia

2010228 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Aileen Wiglesworth · University of California, Irvine

Laura Mosqueda · University of California, Irvine

Ruth A. Mulnard · University of California, Irvine

Solomon Liao · University of California, Irvine

Lisa Gibbs · University of California, Irvine

William J. Fitzgerald · University of California, Irvine

Abstract

The findings suggest important characteristics of older adults with dementia and their CGs that have potential for use in a clinical screening tool for elder mistreatment. Potential screening questions to be asked of CGs of people with dementia are suggested.

Topics & Keywords

Elder Abuse and Neglect Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 58, Issue 3, pp. 493-500

DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2010.02737.x

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