LTC0014 - Recognizing Elder Abuse: Working Together to Keep Residents Safe (NAB-NCERS Approval #: 112008-18882-1-SS)Elder abuse is a serious problem in America. Recent studies have shown an increase in abuse over the last decade. Each year approximately two million elderly citizens are victims of abuse and neglect in America. It is widely accepted that this data is incomplete, but the statistics call attention to the seriousness of the problem. In this program we will look closely at the consequences of elder abuse, some of the risk factors that can lead a caregiver to be abusive, the types and signs of elder abuse, what to do if you suspect abuse, and how to report abuse. | 
Long Term Care Series 
