Which factor is NOT typically associated with vulnerability to abuse in older adults?

Good health status is typically not associated with a greater vulnerability to abuse in older adults because individuals who are in good health tend to have more independence, stronger social networks, and better overall wellbeing. These factors can contribute to their resilience against abusive situations. In contrast, advanced age, dependency on others for care, and impaired psychosocial health can create situations where older adults are more susceptible to abuse.

Advanced age may correlate with physical frailty or cognitive decline, increasing vulnerability. Dependency on others for care can make an older adult reliant on caregivers who may exploit or neglect them. Impaired psychosocial health, including mental health issues or social isolation, can diminish an individual's capacity to seek help or remove themselves from abusive circumstances. Each of these factors contributes to a higher risk of abuse, highlighting the importance of health status as a protective factor.