Finally, the abuser may have threatened the elderly person with more abuse if the police are called or other report is made. In Elder Abuse Stress associated with caring for an elderly person particularly when the elder is physically or mentally impaired, and the caregiver isn't prepared to handle it and doesn't have enough support. Impairment of dependent elders because of physical or mental impairment, they are more likely to be abused than those in good health. In families where there is a pattern of violence, that behavior will continue through the generations. Abusers of the elderly tend to have more personal problems than those who don't for example, mental disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction and financial problems.
Most studies show that domestic violence occurs at the same rate as in heterosexual relationships.
In addition, abusers often threaten the victim with public disclosure of being a homosexual. The issues of a lesbian or gay victim of abuse are complex. Victims are often extremely isolated, not only due to the abuse but also due to the conditions of homophobia that exist in society. But there is help, support, and special resources available. Pregnant women are at twice the risk of being assaulted.