Terminology on the Mistreatment of Older Adults

2023

This tip-sheet defines older adult mistreatment, including its two manifestations and seven types. This tool is the result of a collaborative effort by the Domain of Expertise to Counter Mistreatment of Older Adults of the CREGÉS of the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, the Elder Mistreatment Helpline, the Chaire de recherche sur la maltraitance envers les personnes aînées, the Ministère de la Famille, the Secrétariat aux Aînés and of the Québec government.

To cite this document : Terminology on the mistreatment of older adults (2023). Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology and the Elder Mistreatment Helpline of the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal; Research Chair on Mistreatment of Older Adults, Université de Sherbrooke; Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, Secrétariat aux Aînés, Gouvernement du Québec.

See also: Explanatory document: Terminology on the mistreatment of older adults

Language: English, French

Theme: Mistreatment and good treatment, Research methods and ethics