Quiz Yourself

1. Discuss the similarities between elder abuse and domestic violence.
    
2. Discuss the differences between elder abuse and domestic violence.
    
3. Discuss the different remedies prescribed for elder abuse vs. domestic violence.
    
4. Discuss how some internalized values pose barriers to victims of elder domestic violence.
    
5. Discuss how dependence can prevent victims of elder domestic violence from leaving their dangerous situations.
    
6. Discuss the financial barriers to leaving which are unique to elder victims of domestic violence.
    
7. Discuss how the portrait of the modern independent woman has helped elders overcome barriers to leaving their violent relationships.