Watch for isolation and other signs of elder abuse

July 4 was a special day. It’s a time when we celebrate freedom and recognize the vast number of liberties which are available to us as Americans. However, for many seniors trapped in a cycle of abuse or exploitation, this freedom is unattainable.
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, “studies have found that at least one in 10 community-dwelling older adults experienced some form of abuse in the prior year.” Similarly, the National Council on Aging estimates “up to 5 million older Americans are abused every year.”
Unfortunately, abuse of seniors often is unreported and unseen. Unlike children, who may have numerous contacts with external individuals, creating potential reporting sources, seniors more often are isolated. This can lead to and conceal abuse or exploitation.

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