Is your loved one a victim of elder abuse?
Approximately two in ten Americans who are 50 years old or older experienced elder abuse. Some elders have been abused in their own homes by family members or relatives, while other elders have been neglected or mistreated in nursing home facilities. As elderly people grow older, they become physically weaker and may be incapable of recognizing signs of abuse, even if they do, they not be able to clearly communicate with others or stand up for themselves. Well, it’s really difficult to know how common it is. So, if your loved one has been a victim of elder abuse or if you suspect your loved one is suffering from elder abuse, we urge you to take action right away. Keep in mind that many physical injuries and seemingly abnormal behavior in elders are common results of aging. So, try not to see the possibility of elder abuse in every little behavioral change or injury that you notice. However, if you may have noticed some unexplained injuries or behavioral changes with your elder or...