Elder Mistreatment in the United States: Prevalence Estimates From a Nationally Representative Study

O. Laumann, Edward; A. Leitsch, Sara; J. Waite, Linda

doi:10.1093/geronb/63.4.s248

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Elder Mistreatment in the United States: Prevalence Estimates From a Nationally Representative Study

Published in The Journals of Gerontology Series B • Jul 1, 2008

Authors:

Edward O. Laumann

Sara A. Leitsch

Linda J. Waite

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The National Social Life, Health and Aging Project is the first population-based, nationally representative study to ask older adults about their recent experience of mistreatment. This article provides estimates of mistreatment by family members and examines the association of mistreatm...

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Spouse

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Elder abuse

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