Abuse of Elderly People
Abuse in the geriatric population has been noted as an increasing problem in the United States, and this trend is likely to continue to rise unless firm steps are taken to prevent it. Each state has its own reporting requirements for reporting elder abuse and neglect. However, as of today, there are no federal policies required for reporting abuse and neglect in the geriatric population. In order to continue to prevent and recognize abuse in the elder population, we must […]