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According to the National Center on Elder Abuse: "...elder abuse refers to intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that lead to, or may lead to, harm of a vulnerable elder." Elder abuse may take the form of neglect; physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse; verbal abuse and threats; financial abuse and exploitation; or abandonment. Neglect is the most common form of elder abuse.
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Today’s senior citizens are living more active, independent lives than ever before. Life expectancy has gone up exponentially, and our seniors are enjoying better health late into their golden years. While this is wonderful news, there are always people who seek easy targets for criminal activity. As the senior population has grown, so too has the incidence of elder abuse.
It’s estimated that each year, more than two million senior citizens become victims of some form of elder abuse – whether physical, emotional, or financial. Most people think that “elder abuse” is only something that occurs in nursing homes, but it’s much more pervasive.
Discusses the main types of elder abuse - physical, emotional, and financial - and some of their warning signs.
