Elder Abuse sometimes is not reported due to an elderly individuals fear of reporting the agency, or individual due to potential backlash. Seniors need to be reassure that they will be protected and supported if they reach out for help. It is important for anyone who witnesses abuse to report it immediately...
Resources to Prevent Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse can only be prevented if we know what the source or cause of the abuse is. Additionally, we must be able to identify what elder abuse consists of and recognize it when and if we see it. The difficult part regarding prevention of elder abuse is that at...
How Does Elder Abuse Happen?
Elder Abuse occurs when seniors are placed in an environment where they are not provided with adequate care. Adequate care includes food, shelter, health care and dental needs and more. Elder abuse often goes undetected due to the senior’s inability to access resources for elder abuse. The elderly individual may...