Elder Abuse causes can vary from person to person. For instance, some may commit elder abuse because they are aware of the vulnerable state of the senior and are simply using them for personal gain. Often seniors are vulnerable due to their physical or mental state. More specifically, the aging...
Where Does Elder Abuse Occur?
Elder abuse can occur anywhere, in your home, in a friends home, a relatives home, a strangers home, or in a nursing home. Elder abuse is not limited to the previously mentioned locations, it can occur anywhere. Commonly, elder abuse occurs in nursing homes, but it is not limited to...
What Are Some Signs of Elder Abuse?
It is important to have the ability to identify elder abuse in case you witness this abuse being done to someone you love, or even a stranger. If you witness elder abuse it is important to report the abuse so that the individual can receive help and support. The different...