Which of the Following Statements Is True About Elder Abuse

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about elder abuse?

• A)Legal determination of elder abuse is set by the federal government in order to prevent states from applying inconsistent standards as to what constitutes elder abuse.
• B)The typical abuser is a family member.
• C)Research suggests that sons are more likely to be abusive to parents than daughters.
• D)It is estimated that 25 percent of people age 65 and older are abused in the United States.

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