Cases were identified
using records from Connecticut’s Elderly Protective
Service (EPS) program, which is responsible for
investigating reported elder abuse. EPS physical abuse
cases from 1985–1992 were included. EPS investigation
information was extracted using a structured abstraction
form and included the physical injuries sustained, the
implement and mechanism of injury, the relationship of
the abuser to the victim, circumstances surrounding the
event, substance or alcohol use, and the source of EPS
referral (8)