The elderly person who is confused, weak or cognitively impaired is at high risk of being a victim of violence, as this can place a heavy burden on the caregiver ( Landenburger and Campbell, 2013, p. Various dynamics can increase the risk of abuse. The family member or caregiver may not have the appropriate tools to deal with the high levels of stress that come with caring for an elderly person or, for that matter, may not have the appropriate training needed to learn to provide this care. Other factors include drug or alcohol use and lack of social support. A heavy dependence on the elderly person for their financial or emotional needs can also be considered a risk factor (CDC, 2013, p.1). Discuss the mental and physical ramifications of violence on individual and family health. From your nursing or life experience, give an example of a mental or physical result of violence experienced by an individual or family. Exposure to violence is known to cause adverse mental and physical damage. People who have been exposed to, witness, or live in fear of violence suffer lifelong consequences that can affect both their mental and physical health (Prevention Institute, 2011,