Although a goal of zero tolerance is the ideal, elder abuse—or abuse of vulnerable persons of any age—may never be completely prevented. However, we may reduce the incidence of abuse if we identify the abusers and address the causes of abuse.
Who are abusers of elderly persons? By what means do they abuse, and why? Under what circumstances does abuse happen?
Elder abuse, essentially, is a crime of means, motive and opportunity.
Means of Elder Abuse
The Canada Safety Council identifies four primary means of elder abuse:
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