Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is a public health crisis that crosses all socioeconomic lines and is an affront to human rights around the world - President Obama

Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse

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Why Elder Abuse Is Everyone’s Problem

We have an enormous problem with elder abuse, by which I mean the physical, psychological or sexual harm, neglect (self-neglect or by a caregiver) or financial exploitation of vulnerable older people. Elder abuse in all its forms is ugly, painful, costly and simply wrong. The problem is also bigger than most people realize. It’s seriously under-reported, but an estimated one in 10 older people experiences some kind of abuse every year.

The most common form of abuse is financial exploitation, what Richard Cordray, director of the federal Consumer Financial…

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 Why Elder Abuse Is Everyone’s Problem

The most common form of abuse is financial exploitation, what Richard Cordray, director of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has called “the signature crime of the 21st century.” Perpetrated by family, “friends,” caregivers and predatory outsiders, this problem is sufficiently complex and important...

ElderAbuse.org

We are a team dedicated to ending elder abuse in America and beyond. We need your help to get this done. Elderabuse.org has been created to understand, prevent, and treat elder abuse. We do this through research, direct service, public education, and advocating for better laws and policies.

National Center on Elder Abuse

To carry out its mission, the NCEA disseminates elder abuse information to professionals and the public, and provides technical assistance and training to states and to community-based organizations.

Nursing Home Abuse Center

The Nursing Home Abuse Center (NHAC) was founded on time-honored principles of restoring dignity for some of our most vulnerable and valuable citizens.

Secrets in America

From big cities to small towns, seniors are vulnerable to physical, emotional and financial abuse. Experts estimate there up to 2 million cases of abuse each year in the U.S, and with the number of seniors in the United States estimated to grow to more than 70 million by the year 2030. Seniors are at great risk. Secrets in America brings you experts from across the United States and people whose lives have been forever changed as a result of this crime.

Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect

The Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect is the peer-reviewed quarterly journal that explores the advances in research, policy and practice, and clinical and ethical issues surrounding the abuse and neglect of older people. This unique forum provides state-of-the-art research and practice that is both international and multidisciplinary in scope.

National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

The National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) is the national association for professionals, practitioners, and researchers across disciplines working to address abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults.

WHO

In many parts of the world elder abuse occurs with little recognition or response. Until recently, this serious social problem was hidden from the public view and considered mostly a private matter. Even today, elder abuse continues to be a taboo, mostly underestimated and ignored by societies across the world. Evidence is accumulating, however, to indicate that elder abuse is an important public health and societal problem.

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