Elder abuse and neglect: Assessment tools, interventions, and recommendations for effective service provision

Educational Gerontology

Volumn 37, Issue 7, 2011, Pages 634-650

  Imbody, Bethany ^a   Vandsburger, Etty ^b  

^a Treatment Foster Care Department   (United States)

^b RADFORD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 79958737881     PISSN: 03601277     EISSN: 15210472     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15363759.2011.577721     Document Type: Review

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