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Elder abuse comes in many forms – appropriate Adult Protective Services referrals can help reduce mistreatment

  • Written by Marian Liu, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Purdue University
Elder abuse comes in many forms – appropriate Adult Protective Services referrals can help reduce mistreatmentElder abuse can take many forms, including financial, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, along with neglect.Barcin/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Before the pandemic, around 1 in 10 older adults in the U.S. experienced elder mistreatment. In 2020, this number doubled to 1 in 5 – a nearly 84% increase.

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