Today’s newsletter focuses on a very difficult subject which speaks to many people’s worst fear about care homes: elder abuse. Many care homes are staffed with warm and caring people and provide high quality care, but from time to time there is the exception. On those occasions, it’s important to understand what abuse looks like, and to [read more…]
Elder Abuse
About Elder Abuse and Prevention
In honour of World Elder Abuse Day on June 15, 2011 this month’s Elder Voice focuses on elder abuse and neglect. Elder abuse is willful, intentional action that causes emotional physical, financial or sexual harm to an elderly person. It’s purpose is power or gain–either financial or emotional–on the part of the abuser. Lack of [read more…]
