Which one of the following statements about elder abuse is most accurate?
A) Elder abuse is a problem that is under recognized and underreported.
B) It is more common for elderly men to be abused rather than elderly women.
C) If there is long-term domestic violence in an elderly couple, it is not considered elder abuse for the perpetrator to continue to abuse the victim.
D) Self-neglect is not considered to be a form of mistreatment.
Ans: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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