A Telephone Survey Found That Few Elders Report Being Abused

question 69

Multiple Choice

A telephone survey found that few elders report being abused.Which of the following is NOT a reason for the low level of abuse reported?

• A) A telephone survey cannot reach people without access to a phone.
• B) Many older people feel stigma in raising a child who abuses them.
• C) All abuse was done by non-family members.
• D) Older people with conditions such as dementia may not remember abuse.

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