Describes the uprising trend in nursing homes, as well as what to look for in a home and when suspecting abuse.

“Stick and stones may break my bones yet words will never hurt me.” Anyone who has been on the end of verbal abuse, especially over a sustained period, will know that this is simply not true.

Elder abuse is just the same as child abuse, except its unheard of, yet it comes in more forms!

The elderly make a valuable contribution to society and as such they deserve to be treated with respect and kindness.