Abstract
ObjectiveTo analyze a historical series of cases of elder abuse as described in police reports. MethodDescriptive, retrospective and documentary study based on police reports issued at the older adult police department whose information was collected through an instrument developed by the researchers. ResultsFive categories were identified: 1 - physical violence; 2 - violence report; 3 - psychological violence; 4 - habits related to psychoactive substance use; 5 - reasons for violence. ConclusionElder abuse is a complex issue that requires intervention on the part of nurses by the report of incidents and provision of support to the victim.
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