Times of Transition: Elder Abuse and Neglect in Israel |
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| Authors: | Ariela Lowenstein PhD Israel Doron PhD |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Gerontology and is also Head of the Center for Research and Study of Ageing, Social Welfare and Health Sciences , The University of Haifa , Abba Chishi Road, Haifa, Israel , 31950ariela@research.haifa.ac.il;3. Department of Gerontology, School of Social Work, Social Welfare and Health Sciences , The University of Haifa , Abba Chishi Road, Haifa, Israel , 31950 |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT The present paper addresses the advancement of research, policies, legislation, and practice experiences designed to deal with the phenomenon of elder abuse and neglect in Israel in times of transition. The paper presents a short overview of the demographic scene, reflecting population characteristics and needs that impact care giving as well as elder abuse and neglect. The developments of scientific knowledge and its accumulation, especially the empirical data from the first national survey on elder abuse and neglect are discussed. Further, legislative developments relating to four generational laws and the advancement of policies and innovative practice experiences are described and analyzed. Finally, future challenges in the field are identified. |
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| Keywords: | Elder abuse elder neglect Israel elder services elder law |
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