When describing elder abuse to the families of older adults who are attending a local community presentation, which would the community health nurse identify most commonly as the perpetrator?

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The most common perpetrators of elder abuse are spouses or partners of elders. The next most frequent abuser is the adult child of the elder. Although it may be possible that the perpetrator is the elder's neighbor or grandchild, this situation would be quite rare.

When Describing Elder Abuse to the Families of Older Adults