2009

Yaffe M.J, Wolfson C., &  Lithwick, M. Professions show different enquiry strategies for elder abuse detection: Implications for training and interprofessional care.  Journal of  Interprofessional Care Nov; 23(6),646-54. .(Journal Article)

2006

The Response to Elder Abuse in Alberta: Legislation and Victim Focused Services Final Report. By: Monica Pauls  & Leslie MacRae, Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family. 134 page report.

2005

The Abuse and Neglect of Older Canadians: Key Legal and Related Issues. By: Beaulieu, Marie, Gordon, Robert M. & Spencer, Charmaine. In Ann Soden (ed.) Advising the Older  Client, LexisNexis (Butterworths)

Commentary: Abuse in Institutions.  By: Spencer, Charmaine. In Ann Soden (ed.) Advising the Older  Client, LexisNexis (Butterworths).

2004

A gendered analysis of the abuse of older adults: evidence from professionals. By: Weeks LE, Richards JL, Nilsson T, Kozma A, Bryanton O.  Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 16(2): 1-15.(Journal Article)

2003

Elder abuse awareness in faith communities: findings from a Canadian pilot study. By: Podnieks, Elizabeth. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 15 (3-4). 121-135. (15 p.) (Journal Article)

Exploratory study of responses to elder abuse in faith communities. By: Podnieks, Elizabeth. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 15 (3-4). 137-162. (26 p.) (Journal Article)

Elder abuse in a risk society. By: Brozowski, Kari. Geriatrics Today, Sep, 6 (3). 167-172. (6 p.) (Journal Article)

Elder abuse workshop for healthcare providers. By: Fisher, Rory. Geriatrics and Aging, June, 6 (6). 61-63. (3 p.) (Journal Article)

Respecting your rights: A guide to the rights of people living in British Columbia long term care facilities. By: Spencer, Charmaine & Beck, Mary. (Burnaby, BC: Simon Fraser University).

 2002

Powerlessness and abuse and neglect of older adults. By: Nahmiash, Daphne. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 14 (1). 21-47. (27 p.) (Journal Article)

Higher thresholds for elder abuse with age and rural residence. By: Stones, M. J. Canadian Journal on Aging, Winter, 21 (4). 577-586. (10 p.) (Journal Article)

Prevalence and correlates of elder abuse and neglect in a geriatric psychiatry service. By: Vida, Stephen. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, June, 47 (5). 459-467. (9 p.) (Journal Article)

2001

Support groups for older victims of domestic violence. By: Wolf, Rosalie S. Journal of Women and Aging, 13 (4). 71-83. (13 p.) (Journal Article)

Canada's 2001 Report to the WHO/ INPEA Global Response Against Elder Abuse  (Report)

Abuse of Older Adults: A Report of Priorities in Prince Edward Island  (Report)

2000

Most successful intervention strategies for abused older adults. By: Nahmiash, Daphne. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 12 (3-4). 53-70. (18 p.) (Journal Article)

IOA screen: an abuse-alert measure that dispels myths. By: Reis, Myrna. Generations, Summer, 24 (2). 13-16. (4 p.) (Journal Article)

Resident abuse: an insider's perspective. By: Hirst, Sandra P. Geriatric Nursing, Jan-Feb, 21 (1). 38-42. (5 p.) (Journal Article)

Emergence of assisted (supported) decision-making in the Canadian law of adult guardianship and substitute decision-making. By: Gordon, Robert M. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 23 (1). 61-77. (17 p.) (Journal Article)

1999

Models of intervention for "elder abuse and neglect": a Canadian perspective on ageism, participation, and empowerment. By: Harbison, Joan. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 10 (3-4). 1-17. (17 p.) (Journal Article)

Elder abuse and neglect in residential settings: the need for inclusiveness in elder abuse research. By: Glendenning, Frank. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 10 (1-2). 1-11. (11 p.) (Journal Article)
 

Financial abuse of mentally incompetent older adults: a Canadian study. By: Bond, John B., Jr. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 11 (4). 23-38. (16 p.) (Journal Article)

Meeting the needs of abused older women? A British Columbia and Yukon transition house survey. By: Hightower, Jill. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 11 (4). 39-57. (19 p.) (Journal Article)

Evaluation of a client-centered case management program for elder abuse. By: Vladescu, Dana. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 11 (4). 5-22. (18 p.) (Journal Article)

Changing career of "elder abuse and neglect" as a social problem in Canada: learning from feminist frameworks? By: Harbison, Joan. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 11 (4). 59-80. (22 p.) (Journal Article)

Mistreatment of older adults: perpetrator-victim relationships and interventions. By: Lithwick, Maxine. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 11 (4). 95-112. (18 p.) (Journal Article)

The role of alcohol in elder abuse cases. By: Bradshaw, Denise & Spencer, Charmaine. In J. Pritchard (Ed.), Elder abuse work: Best practice in England and Canada (pp. 332-353). London: Jessica Kingsley.

1998

Re-examining the social construction of "elder abuse and neglect:" a Canadian perspective. By: Harbison, Joan. Ageing and Society, Nov., 18 (6). 691-711. (21 p.) (Journal Article)

Validation of the Indicators of Abuse (IOA) screen. By: Reis, Myrna. Gerontologist, Aug., 38 (4). 471-480. (10 p.) (Journal Article)

Ethical dilemmas in dealing with abuse and neglect.  By: Spencer, Charmaine, Ethica, 10 (1) 71-94 (Journal Article)

1997

Impact of a nursing assistant training program on job performance, attitudes, and relationships with residents. By: Goodridge, Donna. Educational Gerontology, 23 (1). 37-51. (15 p.) (Journal Article)

Abuse of seniors: personality, stress, and other indicators. By: Reis, Myrna. Journal of Mental Health and Aging, Winter, 3 (3). 337-356. (20 p.) (Journal Article)

Detecting and managing elder abuse: challenges in primary care. By: P. Krueger, C. Patterson, and Hamilton-Wentworth. Research Subcommittee of the Elder Abuse and Self-Neglect Task Force of CMA, Canadian Medical  Association Journal, Oct, 157: 1095 - 1100 .

1996

Elder abuse in Canada and Australia: implications for nurses. By: Trevitt, Corinne. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 33 (6). 651-659. (9 p.) (Journal Article)

Abuse and neglect of native elders. By: Spencer, Charmaine. In M. Russell, J. Hightower, & G. Gutman (Eds.), Stopping the violence: Changing families, changing futures. (pp. 17-31). Vancouver, BC: B.C. Institute against Family Violence.

 1995

Therapeutic recreation for the institutionalized elderly: choice or abuse. By: Hall, Barry L. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 7 (4). 49-60. (12 p.) (Journal Article)

Further validation of the QUALCARE Scale. By: Bravo, Gina. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 7 (4). 29-48. (20 p.) (Journal Article)

Conflict and aggression as stressors in the work environment of nursing assistants: implications for institutional elder abuse. By: Goodridge, Donna M. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 8 (1). 49-67. (19 p.) (Journal Article)

Elder abuse peer support partners: a family violence prevention strategy utilizing volunteers. By: Gillen, Lynette. Journal of Volunteer Administration, Winter, 13 (2), 26-29. (4 p.) (Journal Article)
 

When seniors are abused: an intervention model. By: Reis, Myrna. Gerontologist, Oct,  35 (5), 666-671. (6 p.) (Journal Article)

Perceived effectiveness of legislation concerning abuse of the elderly: a survey of professionals in Canada and the United States. By: Bond, John B., Jr.. Canadian Journal on Aging, Summer, 14 (Suppl. 2). 118-135. (18 p.) (Journal Article)

Risk factors for abuse and neglect among older adults. By: Pittaway, Elizabeth Dow. Canadian Journal on Aging, Summer, 14 (Suppl. 2). 20-44. (25 p.) (Journal Article)

Validation of the Caregiver Abuse Screen (CASE). By: Reis, Myrna. Canadian Journal on Aging, Summer, 14 (Suppl. 2). 45-60. (16 p.) (Journal Article)

Individual differences in attitudes about elder abuse: the Elder Abuse Attitude Test (EAAT). By: Stones, M. J.. Canadian Journal on Aging, Summer 1995, 14 (Suppl. 2). 61-71. (11 p.) (Journal Article)

Wife assault in old age: coming out of obscurity. By: Aronson, Jane. Canadian Journal on Aging, Summer 1995, 14 (Suppl. 2). 72-88. (17 p.) (Journal Article)

Adult guardianship and adult protection legislation in Canada: recent reforms and future problems. By: Gordon, Robert M. Canadian Journal on Aging, Summer, 14 (Suppl. 2). 89-102. (14 p.) (Journal Article)

Enhancing Services for Abused Older Canadians. Dow, E., E. Gallagher., M. Stones, Kosberg, J., Nahmiash, D., Podnieks, E., Strain, L., and J. Bond.  Victoria: Province of B.C. Office for Services. (Guide)

Services for Abused Older Canadians. Dow, E., E. Gallagher., M. Stones, Kosberg, J., Nahmiash, D., Podnieks, E., Strain, L., and J. Bond (1995). Victoria: Province of B.C. Office for Services.  (Research booklet)

New directions for research on interventions with abused older adults. By: Spencer, Charmaine. In M. MacLean (Ed.), Abuse and neglect of older Canadians: Strategies for change (pp. 143-158). Toronto, On: Thompson

 1994

Periodic health examination, 1994 update: 4. Secondary prevention of elder abuse and mistreatment. Canadian Task Force on the Periodic Health Examination.  Canadian Medical  Association Journal, Nov.,  151: 1413 - 1420

1993

Prevalence of elder abuse and neglect of older adults who access health and social services in London, Ontario, Canada. By: Pittaway, Elizabeth Dow. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect,  5 (4). 77-93. (17 p.)  (Journal Article)

Elder Abuse Resource Centre, a coordinated community response to elder abuse: one Canadian perspective. By: Wasylkewycz, Maria N.. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 1993, 5 (4). 21-33. (13 p.)  (Journal Article)

Researching elder abuse. By: Ogg, Jim. Ageing and Society, Sept., 13 (3). 389-413. (25 p.) (Journal Article)

Family relationships and support in later life. By: Rosenthal, Carolyn J. Journal of Canadian Studies, Spring, 28 (1). 122-138. (17 p.) (Journal Article)

Spousal violence: Wife abuse across the life course.  By: Lure, Eugen, Zeitschrift fur Sozialisationsforschung und Erziehungssoziologie, 13, 3, July, 232-257. (Journal Article)

1992

Power of social workers in the creation and application of elder protection statutory norms in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. By: Poirier, Donald. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 4 (1-2). 113-133. (21 p.) (Journal Article)
 

Elder abuse: levels of scientific knowledge in Quebec. By: Beaulieu, Marie. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 4 (1-2). 135-149. (15 p.) (Journal Article)

Material abuse and powers of attorney in Canada: a preliminary examination. By: Gordon, Robert M. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 4 (1-2). 173-193. (21 p.) (Journal Article)

National survey on abuse of the elderly in Canada. By: Podnieks, Elizabeth. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 4 (1-2). 5-58. (54 p.) (Journal Article)

Emerging themes from a follow-up study of Canadian victims of elder abuse. By: Podnieks, Elizabeth. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 4 (1-2). 59-111. (53 p.) (Journal Article)

1991

An Update on Elder Abuse and Neglect   By: Vida, Stephen, Canadian Journal of Psychiatry/Revue Canadienne de Psychiatrie, 39, 8 (supplement 1), Oct, S34-S40. (Journal Article)

1990

Construction of elder abuse as a social problem: a Canadian perspective. By: Leroux, Thomas G.. International Journal of Health Services, 1990, 20 (4). 651-663. (13 p.) (Journal Article)

The reporting of elder abuse and neglect: Mandatory or voluntary? By: Gordon, Robert M. & Tomita, Susan K. In R. Roesch, D.G. Dutton, & V.F. Sacco (Eds.), Family violence: Perspectives on treatment, research, and policy (pp. 135-150). Burnaby, BC: British Columbia Institute on Family Violence

1989

Family mediated abuse of non-institutionalized frail elderly men and women living in British Columbia. By: Bristowe, Elizabeth. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 1 (1). 45-64. (20 p.) (Journal Article)

The Construction of Elder Abuse as a Social Problem: A Canadian Perspective. By:  Leroux, Thomas G; Petrunik, Michael, Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), 20, 4, 651-663. (Journal Article)

1988

Abuse of the elderly: issues and annotated bibliography. By: Schlesinger, Benjamin, and Rachel Schlesinger. Toronto: University of Toronto. 188 p.

1986

Financial abuse of the elderly and state "protective services": changing strategies in the penal-welfare complex in the United States and Canada. By: Gordon, Robert M. Crime and Social Justice, (26). 116-134. (19 p.) (Journal Article)

Privatization and protective services for the elderly: Some observations on the economics of the aging process. By: Gordon, Robert & Verdun-Jones, Simon. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 8, 311-325.

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