Author Question: Many community-dwelling elders are virtually prisoners in their homes. Why are people older than 65 ... (Read 85 times)

student77 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Many community-dwelling elders are virtually prisoners in their homes. Why are people older than 65 years more likely to be victims of crime in or near their own homes?

A) Lack of access to transportation
B) Victims of frequent scams
C) Live in high-crime neighborhoods
D) Fear being mugged or robbed

Question 2

Community nurses need to be familiar with state abuse reporting laws and how to work with state adult protective services agencies.

In a 2004 survey of State Adult Protective Services agencies, the National Center on Elder Abuse noted an increase in substantiated elder abuse cases from 2000 to 2004. What statement would help direct the need for change in identifying this type of abuse?

A) The National Center on Elder Abuse found a 10.5 increase in substantiated cases.
B) The National Center on Elder Abuse found a 13.4 increase in substantiated cases.
C) The National Center on Elder Abuse found a 15.6 increase in substantiated cases.
D) The National Center on Elder Abuse found a 16.5 increase in substantiated cases.

bob · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
People older than 65 years are more likely to be victims of crime in or near their own homes because elderly people often lack access to transportation and do not travel great distances.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
In a 2004 survey of State Adult Protective Services agencies, the National Center on Elder Abuse found a 15.6 increase in substantiated elder abuse cases from 2000 to 2004.