An issue that doesn t get enough attention in this country is elder abuse.
According to the Centers For Disease Control, more than 500,000 older adults over the age of 60 are neglected each year.
And those numbers are probably low because a majority of cases likely go unreported.
Nursing home neglect is a tragic but common problem in the United States.
It occurs if a nursing home doesn t provide proper care to its residents which results in physical or mental health problems.
Fortunately, many nursing homes treat their residents with the respect they deserve and provide excellent care.
But sadly, not all nursing homes do.