. "10. Elder Mistreatment: Epidemiological Assessment Methodology." Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2003.
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Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America
Never
Once
Twice
3–5 Times
6–10 Times
11–20 Times
More Than 20 Times
1.
A.
Have you discussed the issue calmly
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
B.
Has your spouse discussed the issue calmly
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
2.
A.
Have you gotten information to back up your side of things
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
B.
Has your spouse/partner gotten information
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
4.
A.
Have you tried to bring in someone to help settle things
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
B.
Has your spouse/partner
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
5.
A.
Have you insulted or sworn at your spouse/ partner
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
B.
Has your spouse/partner
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
6.
A.
Have you sulked and/or refused to talk about it
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
B.
Has your spouse/partner
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
7.
A.
Have you stomped out of the room, house, or yard
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
B.
Has your spouse/partner
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
8.
A.
Have you cried
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
B.
Has your spouse/ partner cried
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
9.
A.
Have you done or said something to spite your spouse/partner
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
B.
Has your spouse/partner
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
13.
A.
Have you threatened to hit or throw something at your spouse/partner
