Theories of Abuse and Neglect – Appendix E

This resource describes the variety of theories related to elder abuse and neglect.

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2014). Appendix E of Preventing and Addressing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Person-Centred, Collaborative, System-Wide Approaches. Toronto, Canada: Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Pp 100-102. 

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