The abuse of elders by caretakers is a worldwide issue. In 2002, the work of the World Health Organization brought international attention to the issue of elder abuse. Over the years, government agencies and community professional groups, worldwide, have specified elder abuse as a social problem. To combat this growing problem the 15th June has been declared as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On this day an increasing number of events will be held across the globe to raise awareness of elder abuse, and highlight ways to challenge such abuse.

Elder abuse is often difficult to detect, and recently a group of researchers in the state of Arkansas identified four main categories of “markers” one can look for when trying to determine if an elder is being mistreated or abused.

First hand experience of elder abuse.

My parents were murdered in their own home in 2010. Elder neglect is still alive and well.

Several television shows have brought to the fore the phenomenon of elder abuse. Although the number of cases is limited, abuse is not acceptable. Hospitals, which are already implementing many preventive measures, are now offering a package to do better.

Several television shows have brought to the fore the phenomenon of elder abuse.Although the number of cases is limited, abuse is not acceptable. Hospitals, which are already implementing many preventive measures, are now offering a package to do better.

Neglect to the elderly is increasing in most households and facilities.

Elder abuse is a widespread problem that will continue to grow as the population continues to age. Elderly abuse is most likely to be committed by someone well known to the victim. For example, a relative. many seniors cannot get help when they are being mistreated.

Elderly abuse comes in many faces and can occur due to a great number of reasons. Occasionally, elders are abused by professional care workers who visit their home. Home health aides and personal care assistants have been implicated in a large number of cases.

A full detailed persuasive article that overviews the severity of elder abuse within nursing facilities and effective countermeasures to ensure that the assisted living facilities of the United States are safe and secure for not only the patients but also the personnel.

Notes about abuse by nurses, so what do you things about this?