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Elder abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. This type of violence constitutes a violation of human rights and includes physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse; financial and material abuse; abandonment; neglect; and serious loss of dignity and respect.
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, elder abuse complaints include the following percentages:
- 27.4% – Physical abuse.
- 22.1% – Resident-on-resident abuse (physical or sexual)
- 19.4% – Psychological abuse.
- 15.3% – Gross neglect.
- 7.9% – Sexual abuse.
- 7.9% – Financial exploitation.
Elder abuse will not stop on its own. Someone else needs to step in and help. Many older adults are too ashamed to report mistreatment. We are here to help you!
The UNITED NATIONS (UN) Addressing Elder Abuse
“The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world. Beyond its immediate health impact, the pandemic is putting older people at greater risk of poverty, discrimination, and isolation. It is likely to have a particularly devastating impact on older people in developing countries.”
Antonio Guterres
UN Secretary-General in New York, USA
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