Elder abuse and neglect: an overview.

@article{Gorbien2005ElderAA,
  title={Elder abuse and neglect: an overview.},
  author={Martin J. Gorbien and Amy R. Eisenstein},
  journal={Clinics in geriatric medicine},
  year={2005},
  volume={21 2},
  pages={
          279-92
        }
}
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