Often, those who experience elder abuse are socially isolated in some way or are mentally impaired. In fact, almost half of patients diagnosed with dementia are abused in some way, according to the NCOA.
Both elderly men and women are abused, but two out of three elder abuse victims are women. If you are worried about your elderly loved one being abused in a nursing home, be sure to document any possible signs of abuse you see and keep in mind that abuse may be caused by either an employee or another resident.