Major risk factors for abuse of the elderly (EA) include impairment of physical and mental functions, caregiver stress, history of family violence, and inadequacy of social support.

• 摘要老人受虐发生的原因以老人身心功能障碍、照顾者承受照护压力、有家庭暴力史及缺乏社会支持等因素为最常见。