September 25, 2025Innovation in AgingOpen Access

Risk Factors for Elder Abuse Severity: Findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

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Longitudinal analysis identifies risk factors for elder abuse severity among victims, suggesting targeted interventions.

Increased elder abuse severity is associated with cohabitation with the perpetrator and past child maltreatment experiences.
The study analyzed data from 2,364 elder abuse victims, revealing varying risk profiles across mistreatment types.
Multinomial logistic regression was employed to identify specific risk factors linked to elder abuse severity.
Findings will inform interventions to prioritize and assess cases, ultimately aiding in the reduction of elder abuse severity.

Burnes et al. (2025) studied this question.

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