A 6 page opinion, backed by research, that shows how the elderly are isolated. Some of these reasons are related to health and depression, others are related to societal views and self-isolation. The writer argues that because of these combined reasons, the elderly are isolated. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Many are not aware that there are laws that protect adults such as the elderly and disabled.
Few people are aware of the magnitude of the problem or the consequences.
Elder abuse affects all the systems that the individual is a part of, from the individual level to family, friends, social institutions, care providers, government agencies and American societal norms. The America belief system includes a responsibility to protect those who are not able to care for themselves. This 8 page paper examines the issues of elder abuse and the means that are in place to protect vulnerable adults. Bibliography lists 8 sources. A 5 page paper that provides a concise view of the issues related to determinations of incapacitated states and incompetence for employees in the nursing home industry.