strategies are critically needed. Systematic examination
of the longitudinal psychological factors as well as effect
size is needed to devise targeted prevention studies. Given
the extent of the different types of elder abuse and
variation in risk/protective factors and perpetrator characteristics,
intervention and prevention studies should
begin to focus on the specific dyads which may be at particularly
high risk for elder abuse. Types of prevention for
potential perpetrator(s) could include anger management,
coping strategies, skill training and counseling.
Moreover, future prevention and intervention studies
must consider the cost-effectiveness as well as the potential
for scalability at the city, state or national levels.