Bullying among older adults : how to recognize and address an unseen epidemic /

"Studies have revealed the alarmingly high rate at which older adults in senior programs and care settings are bullied by their peers, resulting in profoundly negative effects on the elders, the staff, and the community in which it is occurring. The book addresses this critical issue, providing...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bonifas, Robin P. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Baltimore : Health Professions Press, Inc., [2016]
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Table of Contents:
  • An introduction to bullying behaviors among older adults
  • Bullying among older adults : what do we know?
  • Understanding older individuals who bully and those who are bullied
  • A framework for anti-bullying interventions
  • Foundational approaches for individuals who bully
  • Foundational approaches for individuals who are bullied
  • Bullying assessment and interventions / by Eleanor Feldman Barbera
  • Empathy training : the different like me culture / by Alyse November
  • Social wellness initiatives to reduce bullying among older adults / by Katherine Parker Cardinal
  • Future directions : policy imperatives to address bullying among older adults / by Alyse November.