Elder abuse: is every bruise a sign of abuse?
Each year, between 1  and 2 million older adults in the United States are abused. Physicians are in an ideal position to recognize, manage and prevent elder mistreatment. This article uses a problem-solving format to discuss a case report. This case, which spanned two years, highlights the true difficulty in recognizing and managing elder mistreatment.
Carney
Maria T
MT
Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA. mcarney@winthrop.or
Kahan
Fay S
FS
Paris BE
Barbara E
BE
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017028:Caregivers; D003288:Contusions / Q000209:etiology; D003704:Dementia; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D006801:Humans