This chapter contains sections titled:

• Introduction

• Definitions

• Dimensions of Abuse

• Prevalence

• Risk Factors

• Recognition

• The Initial Assessment

• Ongoing Investigation and Intervention

• Issues around Competence

• Institutional Abuse

• Agencies Responsible in the United Kingdom (see Chapter 161, Health and Care for Older People in the United Kingdom)

• Useful Web Sites

• Key References

• References