Male Victims of Elder Abuse: Their Experiences and Needs (Violence and Abuse) Book

Adult males in old age may, like older women, be victims of abuse - yet scant attention in either research or service provision reflects this. Drawing on in-depth interviews with eleven older men who have experienced abuse, Jacki Pritchard presents much-needed practical guidance for professionals working with older men. She describes the kind of abuse experienced by the men (including financial abuse, physical and emotional neglect and sexual abuse) and establishes in detail the needs of older male victims of abuse (including having a place of safety, medical care, continuous support from carers, cultural needs and the need to talk about their experiences). She then presents clear guidelines for both the initial assessment of need and for good practice in long-term care. This book will enable all those working with older people better to understand the phenomenon of the abuse of older men and to apply this understanding to effective service provision.Read More