Protecting Older People from Burglary: Prevalence of Security Devices in the Home of Older Adults in Perth, Western Australia

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Protecting Older People from Burglary: Prevalence of Security Devices in the Home of Older Adults in Perth, Western Australia

Fear restricts the activity of older adults, potentially leading to social isolation and unhealthy life styles. Consequently, this population remains a priority for home security research and intervention. One option is to increase home security by installing security devices. However, little is kno...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Lee, Hoe, Lee, Andy, Clinton, M., Zhang, Guicheng, Fraser, Michelle
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Hawworth Press, Inc 2008
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/40014

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