Identify 3 risk factors for elder abuse and neglect.
- Social isolation is a risk factor for elder abuse because having limited social interaction or social support increases the risk of abuse from a caregiver or family member.
- Presence of mental illness such as dementia because patients with cognitive impairment may be more susceptible to mistreatment from others.
- Victim dependence and caregiver stress is a risk factor for elder abuse because when the patient has a strong dependence on the caregiver, it can cause them to have increased stress and burnout which can possibly lead to abuse or neglect of the elder.
