The following collection of resources highlights many of the aspects of intimate partner violence as it affects older women, though it is by no means exhaustive. It is meant to complement Domestic Abuse in Later Life: A Research Review, published by the National Center on Elder Abuse and accessible on the Center's web site at http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=statistics.cfm#research. In their reviews, the authors summarize and cross-reference 54 research studies according to subject area, including abuser characteristics, victim characteristics, relationships and causation theories.
Cultural Issues in Elder Abuse: An Annotated Bibliography
The following articles addressing cultural issues in elder abuse are available by request from CANE.
Guardianship and other Legal Protections of Vulnerable Adults
Annotated bibliography outlining the research on rights and protection of vulnerable adults.
Annotated bibliography that outlines research on the challenges of dependent caregiving for older adults.
Intergenerational Issues Relating to Family Violence: An Annotated Bibliography
The following articles addressing intergenerational issues relating to family violence are available by request from CANE.