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It might come as a surprise to some that the months around the holidays are when elders are more susceptible than ever to senior abuse. Abuse can come in many forms and happen to anyone – sometimes the victim can even be unaware that they’re suffering abuse, because not every form is as apparent as […]
According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), elder abuse impacts upwards of 5 million older Americans every year. Approximately one out of 10 Americans aged 60 years and older have been the victims of some type of elder abuse, yet the vast majority of cases go unreported. In fact, according to research conducted by […]
Elder abuse is frighteningly common at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some type of elder abuse. The most common type of elder abuse at nursing homes is neglect, defined as the failure of employees to uphold […]
Elder abuse is a horrifying concept to consider, but sadly it happens more often than a lot of us know. While most times when we hear the word “abuse” we think of black eyes and bloody noses. However, when it comes to elder abuse, the signs that it is happening are often much more subtle. […]
Elder abuse is becoming an increasingly significant issue in the United States, and all over the world. And with a demographic shift towards population aging and a baby boom generation, some 40 million strong, it’s likely this issue will only increase in importance. As people age, they often start to become increasingly dependent again. Physical […]
