An older adult with Alzheimer's disease lives with family in a rural area. During the week, the person attends a day care centre while the family is at work. In the evenings, members of the family provide care. Which factor makes this patient most vulnerable to abuse?

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Alzheimer's disease makes the patient most vulnerable to abuse due to cognitive impairments, which can lead to increased dependency and difficulty in communicating or reporting abuse.

An Older Adult with Alzheimer's Disease Lives with Family in a Rural