Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly
Code: ELD100
Cost: $100
Description
As older adults become more physically frail, thousands of elderly Americans are preyed upon financially or abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care. More than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities every year, and millions more cases go unreported. By learning the damaging legacy of elder abuse, social and mental health professionals can act on behalf of an elderly person who is being abused or victimized.