The amount of abuse and neglect suffered by the elderly and dependent adults has reached crisis proportions. This is a result of new generations reaching their senior years, and far-reaching pandemics affecting our nation’s nursing care capacity.
Sadly, it’s a sensitive issue that is more often overlooked than addressed and can be difficult to expose without a strong support system. That is why it’s all the more important to act on the signs of elder abuse right away—by reporting it to higher-ups in a nursing facility, alerting family members who can take custody of the elderly individual, or seeking legal counsel.