Geriatrics & Aging

Geriatric Medicine and Elder Abuse

With the growth of elder population across the globe, Elder abuse is also increasing its statistics it may be any form of mistreatment that results in harm or loss to an older person and it is the infliction of physical, emotional/psychological, sexual or financial harm on an older adult. Elder abuse can also take the form of intentional or unintentional neglect of an older adult by the caregiver.