Topic > Elderly Issues: Discrimination, Abuse, and Neglect - 869

Studies have reported over 6% elder neglect and abuse. This study also showed that older adults are abused more than interpersonal relationships. Abuse can be constructed by most people. It has been reported that approximately 6% are family members or caregivers who abuse elders. (J Interpers Violence 2016). Elder abuse is illegal and a crime. Abusing the elderly physically, mentally and emotionally is abuse. Physical abuse is abuse by contact. Physically going up to an elderly person and hitting them is physical abuse. Mentally abusing an elderly person means playing with their intelligence. When you insult someone, you feel like they are unable to defend themselves. Emotional abuse basically hurts their feelings. Every year, approximately 4 million older adults suffer physical, mental or emotional abuse. They also face psychological or other forms of abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, as much as it may seem, there are scenarios where these cases go unauthorized or uninvestigated. That's when you're jeopardizing their quality of life. Additionally, it has been studied that elder abuse causes them to die earlier than older adults who have not been abused, and this includes chronic conditions. Wow, abuse and neglect is powerful, huh? (Acierno 2009). Abuse and neglect often occur especially in the homes of the elderly. Have a team made up of doctors, mental health professionals, PCPs,