Elder Abuse Research Paper

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“ Every person – no matter how young or now old – deserves to be safe from harm by those who live them, care for them, or came in day-to-day contact with them”(solution for elder abuse & neglect, 2012). Older people today are more visible, more dynamic and more independent than ever earlier. Each year, hundreds of thousands of elder’s persons are mistreated, neglected and exploited by their household members and others. Also, it is hard to set an end to unless people to recognize the abuse and let someone know it is taking place. Older people who experience abuse may have serious health implications, as well as various psychological disturbances, including stress level, anxiety, depression and weakness. The purpose of this