Elder abuse is a severe public health issue that is actively discussed
among professionals, however remains invisible to the larger
community. If we are to prevent future assaults against the elderly we must
proactively foster social change by utilizing the benefits of educational
campaigns, community involvement and public awareness.
- Nearly 5 million elders are abused each year in
the Unites States; with 90% of the perpetrators being the victim’s family
members.
- 84% of abuse incidents remain unreported.
- Between 1999 and 2001 over 30% of the nursing
homes in the
- Around 450,000 incidents of domestic abuse were
reported in 1996, and over 472,000 in 2000
- 10% of the entire elderly population are potential victims of some form abuse
