One in ten Americans who are 60 or older has been the victim of elder abuse. According to some estimates, five million elderly people are assaulted annually.
The NCOA reports that financial exploitation is more frequently self-reported by elderly people than emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. According to the NCEA, psychological abuse is the most prevalent form of elder abuse.
Elder abuse is a significant public health issue. According to a 2017 analysis of 52 research conducted in 28 nations across a variety of geographies, 1 in 6 adults (or 15.7%) 60 and older reported experiencing abuse in the previous year.
Physically fragile elderly persons are less able to care for themselves, resist bullying, or defend themselves if attacked. They can be more difficult companions for those who live with them if they have mental or physical health issues.
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