compare and contrast child abuse with elder abuse. 250 WC

1. In what ways are these forms of abuse (or violence) alike? Please consider the risk factors, perpetrators, outcomes and the type of abuse.
2. How do they differ? Please consider the risk factors, perpetrators, outcomes and the type of abuse.
3. Is there evidence suggesting that we have more knowledge about child abuse than elder abuse? If so, why is that is the case?
4. Demographers estimate that by 2050, the population of elders will be approximately 83 million, or double what it is currently. How will this increase in numbers of elders affect the risk of elder abuse?