Other studies have focused on the ________ of the elderly in…

Other studies have focused on the ________ of the elderly in an attempt to discover the causes of elder abuse. Researchers identified factors that increased the likelihood of the perpetration of abuse against those in their care, including inexperience, having other demands such as jobs, caring for children, living full-time with the dependent elder, and experiencing high stress, isolation, and lack of support.

In ________, many people view caring for the elderly as a bu…

In ________, many people view caring for the elderly as a burden. Even when there is a family member able and willing to provide for an elderly family member, 60 percent of family caregivers are employed outside the home and are unable to provide the needed support.