Elder Abuse Investigations

Question 1

What age is considered an elderly person?

Answer 1

65 years or older

Question 2

During an interview with an elderly individual, questions should be _______ and _______

Answer 2

simple and direct

Question 3

what are risk factors for victimization?

Answer 3

• Dementia
• isolation, such as being homebound or homeless
• lack of social support, such as lack of family or friends nearby
• living with other people
• mental illness
• physical impairments
• substance abuse

Question 4

What is the most common form of elder abuse?

Answer 4

financial abuse