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Although child abuse receives strong media attention, abuse of the elderly is surprisingly common. Even well-meaning, loving individuals can become overwhelmed with their caregiving responsibilities and unintentionally cause harm or take advantage. Especially if the patient has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, caregivers often find themselves so frustrated that they behave in abusive ways despite their best intentions.
While physical abuse is the most obvious form, there are other forms of elder abuse: financial, emotional, and sexual. Neglect of a patient’s needs is another form of abuse. If you suspect that an elder may be mistreated in any of these ways, call the Elder Abuse Agency and discuss your concerns.
National Center on Elder Abuse
Toll-free at the Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, or call 202-898-2578
Find the number in your state where you can call to talk to someone about elder abuse you believe may be going on in the home, or in an institution.
1201 15th St. NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20005
http://www.elderabusecenter.org/report/index.html
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