Additionally , past studies have estimated that between 16 % and 38 % of all elder abusers have a history of mental illness .
For example , HFE abusive individuals are more likely to be a relative , chronically unemployed , and dependent on the elderly person .
Past studies have estimated that between 16 % and 38 % of all elder abusers have a history of mental illness .
For example , HFE abusive individuals are more likely to be a relative , chronically unemployed , and dependent on the elderly person .