Chapter 6. Issues in Caregiving

Some 10 to 29% of persons over 65 in the United States are sufficently physically, cognitively, or emotionally impaired to need some level of caregiving from their informal and formal support systems. Unfortunately, there are still some older persons who need care, but care is either not provided, inadequate, or involves some form of mistreatment. This chapter discusses the difficulties of maltreatment and substance abuse

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• The Mortality of Elder Mistreatment

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• The Prevalence of Elder Abuse

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• Religious Affiliation, Denominational Homogamy, and Intimate Partner Violence Among U.S. Couples

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• Chapter 1. Introduction

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