Gender Issues in Elder Abuse - Tapa blanda

`A firm foundation is laid for any professional, carer, volunteer or student working with older people to rethink the issue of gender and how important it is in relation to elder abuse.... A strength of the book must be the diverse

backgrounds of the authors. Griffin is an academic from Leeds Metropolitan University and Aitken a Unit Manager at Northamptonshire County Council Social Services Department. This book attractively combines theory, research and practice. Practitioners will welcome the insights into Aitken's experiences within her department. The authors have laid the foundation for future work in this area. It has been a long struggle to put elder abuse on the agenda in this country and the momentum needs to be maintained' - Ageing & Society

`For the increasing number of professionals and students undergoing professional training who are becoming aware of and concerned about the issues connected with elder abuse and neglect, this book is likely to be of interest with its clear focus on gender issues.... This book is clearly written and accessible and provides some useful information. It provokes thought and challenges ideas' - British Journal of Social Work