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Adults 60\u2009years and older who self-reported experiencing elder abuse within the past 12\u2009months were eligible to participate in the study. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted between April and November 2024. Data were thematically analyzed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There were 17 participants (mean age 65.8, SD 4.5). All were Caucasian, healthy, cognitively intact, and independent. Thirteen (76.5%) had incomes &amp;lt;$35,000. Eleven (64.7%) did not seek help, citing stigma, victim-blaming, and feelings of shame as major deterrents. Despite this, many expressed a desire for their perpetrators to receive support, particularly for mental health and addiction issues. When formal interventions were accessed, improvements were noted in the perpetrator\u2019s behavior. 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