[Care aspects on the theme "Violence against the elderly--by the elderly: does it exist?"].

Violence against and by the elderly is a day-to-day concern when working with old and very old people. However, the symptoms are undifferentiated and only discernible if carers come to terms with the (violent) history of those involved. The author's aim is not to provide answers to a complex problem but to contribute to the greater mutual understanding which would prevent the emergence of new traumas.