That scenario is a composite based on what Bonnie Brandl has seen over many years of experience in the field of elder abuse. Studies have consistently shown that most older adult victims of abuse are women, with spouses as the perpetrators, she said. Brandl said that early research on elder abuse, in the late 80s and early 90s, concluded that it stemmed largely from caregiver stress. They may sign legal documents giving control of finances to another, but be unable to explain what the documents mean, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. How to RespondBrandl said elder abuse victims may be reluctant to talk about the abuse for fear of retaliation.

Source: Forbes March 28, 2017 18:33 UTC