“Elder abuse victims may face increased risk of death, physical or emotional injury, and financial ruin. Legal acts of elder abuse often violate one or more criminal laws and the results have cost society billions of dollars annually in cost to protect those elders that are vulnerable to abuse. Adult Protection Services, (APS) are the main defense in fighting elder abuse along with other allies within each state that work together to protect the rights of elders who are at risk for abuse.”
Issues I want to cover are:
Types of elder abuse
Financial exploitation- Elders being taken advantage financially by family, caregivers and on line scams.
Neglect- Either by caregivers or by them self
Verbal abuse
Physical abuse & abandonment.