When discussing elder abuse with a senior citizen group, which of the following would the community health include?
A) Older men experienced abuse at a higher rate than elderly women.
B) Types of elder abuse include physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
C) The majority of cases of elder abuse are perpetrated by persons unknown to the victim.
D) Elders with dementia are less likely to be abused since they have less social interactions.
Ans: B
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