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2002

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Dementia And Elder Abuse In Domestic Settings, Karen Ann Anderson, Ann Watschke-Dixon Jan 2002

Dementia And Elder Abuse In Domestic Settings, Karen Ann Anderson, Ann Watschke-Dixon

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America's growing elder population affects every segment of the social, political and economic landscape. This population has generated public concern and debate reagarding the problems faced by this often-vulnerable group, including the issue of elder abuse. This research project examined associations between dementia and elder abuse in domestic settings utilizing secondary data obtained from Adult Protective Services of San Bernardino County.