The most common forms of elder abuse are physical abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and sexual abuse.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year.
Unfortunately, rates of elder abuse are high in nursing homes, with 2 in 3 staff reporting that they have committed abuse in the past year.
Even worse is that it's predicted that elder abuse is only going to increase.
While we can't prevent it from happening, we can certainly educate ourselves on the topic.
By knowing the most common forms of elder abuse and what to look for, and what to do, you can protect your loved ones.
