title: Elder abuse.
abstract: Family physicians need to know the predisposing factors for elder abuse, which may be as common as child abuse and spouse abuse. Victims and abusers often seek assistance through medical services. Neglect is probably the most common form of elder abuse, followed by emotional or verbal abuse and abandonment. Physical abuse is relatively rare. Intervention strategies should include not only the victim but also the abuser.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001519:Behavior; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004777:Environment; D005190:Family; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D014481:United States