Elder abuse in the rural context in times of COVID-19: old and new emergencies

ABSTRACT Objective to expand the debate on factors present in daily life of rural older adults Brazil, which contribute increase elder abuse (EA) pandemic. Method a theoretical-reflective study, presents Brazilian National Comprehensive Health Policy for Rural and Forest Populations Vulnerability Theory as frameworks, proposed by Ayres, that seek understand exposure individuals aggravating health outcomes. The development was based national international literature, organized guiding axis “vulnerabilities, formal informal networks protection against EA: reflections times COVID-19 pandemic context rurality”. Results social distancing necessary mitigating may be negatively impacting facing EA. It is believed set strategies has not adequately met adults’ needs areas. Final considerations implications practice it fundamental importance that, amidst coronavirus pandemic, are implemented maintenance expansion network equipment EA, taking into account people’s needs.