The Neglect of the Elderly



The Neglect of the Elderly

Introduction

It has been estimated that one million to two American's of the elderly category, as they are older than the age of 65 have been abused, exploited and neglected by an individual they had trusted. The standards for the level of respect given, attention and support for the elderly varies across cultures, though all have identified the effect of age on vulnerability of a person. Elder's are neglected when the needs are not being met of an elderly by the caretaker, who can be either a family member with legal responsibility or ...