Let's talk about the Rights of Older Persons and Ageism and how we can feel safe in our community without abuses.
Elder abuse can be financial, emotional, physical, and verbal. It also includes people who are neglected and those who neglect themselves (self-neglect). Social isolation, financial or emotional stress, and dementia can make a senior vulnerable to abuse.
The consequences of elder abuse are grave: older adults who are abused are twice as likely to be hospitalized, four times as likely to go into nursing homes, and three times as likely to die. While studies show that 60% of abusers are family members, abuse can happen in any setting: in the older adult’s own home or a senior living community.
Let's have an open discussion so we feel safe and supported.
