JÖNKÖPING, Sweden: Elder abuse is a significant issue worldwide, and 2017 research reported a global prevalence of 15.7%. Researchers in Sweden recently undertook a study to evaluate how health and social care staff identify and understand elder abuse within the context of dementia care. The research explores the challenges faced by staff in recognising and responding to abuse, particularly when it is perpetrated by family members. The researchers found that elder abuse is multifaceted and that detection could be improved with better screening tools, training and customised support systems.