5 Questions
True or false: Around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year.
True
True or false: Rates of elder abuse are high in institutions such as nursing homes and long-term care facilities, with 2 in 3 staff reporting that they have committed abuse in the past year.
True
The most common form of elder mistreatment is financial abuse.
False
True or false: At least five million older Americans experience Elder Abuse every year.
True
True or false: Nearly half of older adults with dementia experience abuse or neglect.
True
Test Your Knowledge: Understanding Elder Abuse and Its Impact on Older Adults
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