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Who Typically Commits Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse, whether physical, emotional, financial or neglect, is committed by both men and women of all ages, who typically are in close relationships with the elderly person and/or responsible […]
Elder abuse, whether physical, emotional, financial or neglect, is committed by both men and women of all ages, who typically are in close relationships with the elderly person and/or responsible for their care. Statistics from the National Council on Aging indicate that family members — most often adult children or spouses — are the perpetrators of about half of elder abuse cases. Paid caregivers, whether at home or in a nursing home, were responsible for the next highest number of cases, followed by strangers.
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Sources
“Get the Facts on Elder Abuse.” National Council on Aging. https://www.ncoa.org/article/get-the-facts-on-elder-abuse/
“Nursing Home Abuse: What You Need to Know”. Nursing Homes Abuse. https://nursinghomesabuse.org/nursing-home-abuse/
