Feasibility Study for a Survey Measuring Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

• NCJ Number: 239368
• Journal: Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect Volume: 24 Issue: 2 Dated: April - June 2012 Pages: 161-178
• Author(s): Jacqueline Mayda, B.Sc.; Bill Magnus, B.A.; Joseph Duggan, BScH; Andrea Taylor-Butts, M.A.
• Date Published: April 2012
• Length: 18 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This feasibility study conducted a survey to obtain data on the prevlance of elder abuse in general and institutional populations in Canada.

Abstract

This feasibility study was prepared by Statistics Canada, under arrangement with the Strategic Policy Research Directorate, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). It investigates issues associated with conducting surveys of abuse and neglect of older adults in community and institutional settings in Canada. A roadmap is provided for the work ahead, including options for a sampling frame, collection approaches, estimated costs, and an activity schedule. (Published Abstract)