Elder abuse in residential settings in Sweden

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to analyze frequencies and kinds of elder abuse in residential settings in two municipal areas in Sweden, Nursing staff were asked to answer a questionnaire. Results indicated the occurrence of elder abuse involving staff. Eleven percent of the staff knew of situations of elder abuse and two percent admitted that they have been abusive towards elderly residents. Two of the most common abuses were psychological and physical abuse.

Social aspects, Sweden, Residential care facilities

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Elder abuse: feminist and ageist perspectives

Article Abstract:

Research was conducted to examine elder abuse with particular reference to incidents and the gender and age of perpetrators. The study focused on 99 cases of elder abuse by an adult child and 86 cases of elder abuse by a spouse. Results viewed from a feminist and age point of view showed that men are more likely than women to be the perpetrators of elder abuse and that women were more likely than men to be the victims of elder abuse.

Research, Abused aged, Abused elderly, Abused parents

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