(For references in other Link areas, please refer back to the topics list on the Link Bibliography page.)

ELDER/DISABLED ABUSE
Ansello, E.F. (2016). Animal cruelty and elder abuse. Age in Action, 31(1).

Ansello, E.F. (2017). Abuse and neglect of animals and people, an update. Age in Action, 32(4).

Arkow, P. (2018). Elder Abuse and Animal Abuse: Implications and Strategies for Adult Protective Services. Washington, DC: National Adult Protective Services Association. Access at NAPSA Research-to-Practice briefs.

Ascione, F.R.(2010). Companion animals and elder adult welfare: New approaches to assessment. In 12th International IAHAIO Conference Abstract Book (p. 64). Stockholm, Sweden: International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations.

Ascione, F.R. (2009). Animal welfare issues related to elder adult abuse and neglect. Presentation at Cruelty/Crime Connection: Breaking the Chain Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Oct. 8.

Ascione, F.R. & Peak, T. (2009). Final report for the project entitled, Elder adult abuse and animal welfare issues: Development, field testing, and dissemination of assessment protocols. Logan, UT: Utah State University.

Ascione, F.R. & Peak, T. (2009). Protocol for assessing animal welfare and elder adult abuse and neglect. Logan, UT: Utah State University.

Ascione, F.R. & Peak, T. (2009). Follow-up protocol for assessing animal welfare and elder adult abuse and neglect. Logan, UT: Utah State University.

Ascione, F.R., Peak, T., & Doney, J. (2009). Animal welfare issues and elder adult maltreatment: A national survey. Presentation at 18th Annual Conference, International Society for Anthrozoology, Kansas City, MO, Oct. 20-23.

Bibbo J., Johnson, J., Drost, J.C, Sanders, M., & Nicolay, S. (2022) Pet ownership issues encountered by geriatric professionals: Preliminary findings from an interdisciplinary sample. Frontiers in Psychology 13:920559. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.920559.

Boat, B.W. & Knight, J. C. (2000). Experiences and needs of Adult Protective Services case managers when assisting clients who have companion animals. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 12( 3/4), 145-155.

Cooke-Daniels, L. (1999). The connection between animals and elder abuse. Victimization of the Elderly and Disabled, 2(3), 37-47.

Devitt, C., & Hanlon, A. (2018). Farm animals and farmers: Neglect issues. In M.R. Day, G. McCarthy, & J.J. Fitzpatrick (Eds.). Self-Neglect in Older Adults: A Global, Evidence-Based Resource for Nurses and Other Health Care Providers. New York: Springer, pp. 69-80.

Duru, S. (2026). Engellilerin sosyal sorunları: Sosyal hizmet müdahale düzeyleri bağlamında bir değerlendirme. [Social problems of persons with disabilities: An evaluation]. Sosyal Sağlık Dergisi [Journal of Social Health], 63–84. https://doi.org/10.69514/sosyalsaglik.1894374. [In Turkish]

Frieze, I.H., Newhill, C.E., & Fusco, R. (2020). Other forms of family violence: Elder abuse, sibling abuse, and animal cruelty. In  I.H. Frieze, C.E. Newhill & R. Fusco (Eds.). Dynamics of Family and Intimate Partner Violence (pp. 223-261). Springer. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-42608-8_7.

Fulton County District Attorney (2026). Elder Abuse, Neglect, & Financial Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team. Atlanta: Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.

* Humane Society of the U.S. and State of Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services, Division of Disability & Elder Services, Bureau of Aging & Long Term Care Resources (2003). Creating Safer Communities for Older Adults and Companion Animals.Washington, DC: HSUS.

Lockwood, R. (2002). Making the connection between animal cruelty and abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. The Latham Letter, 23(1), 10-11.

Moskowitz, S. (1998). Saving Granny from the wolf: Elder abuse and neglect — the legal framework. Connecticut Law Review, 31.

National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (1997). Elder abuse and animal cruelty: Is there a link? Nexus, 3(3), 1-6.

Peak, T., Ascione, F.R., & Doney, J. (2012). Adult protective services and animal welfare: Should animal abuse and neglect be assessed during adult protective services screening? Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 24(1), 37-49. 

Querol Vinas, N. (2007). Relación entre abuso a animales y personas mayores. Jornadas de Prevención e Intervención en Malos Tratos a Personas en Situación de Dependencia. Madrid: Instituto de Mayores y Servicios Sociales (IMSERSO), pp. 50-52

Raymond, J.A. (2003). Creating Safer Communities for Older Adults and Companion Animals (Publication Number PDE-3181(). Madison, WI: Department of Health and Family Services.

Richards, D. (2013, May). Adult protective services and animal welfare: Should animal abuse and neglect be assessed during adult protective services screening? Springfield, IL: National Adult Protective Services Association Resource Center Research-to-Practice Briefs.

Rosen, B. (1995). Watch for pet abuse — It might save your client’s life. Shepard’s Elder Care/Law Newsletter, 5, 1-9.

Salmon, A., Driscoll, C., Paterson, M. B., Harpur, P., & Pachana, N. A. (2022). Issues regarding the welfare of assistance dogs. Animals, 12(23), 3250.

Woolf, J. (2019, Aug. 26). Self-victimization and animal neglect. VetzInsight.