According to a 2004 National Report, the Most Common Type

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to a 2004 national report, the most common type of elder abuse was

• A)neglect by a caregiver.
• B)physical abuse.
• C)sexual abuse.
• D)psychological violence by a spouse.

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