Elder Abuse

Paper Summary:

The paper reveals that the elderly population is continuously on an exponential rise and therefore the issue of elder abuse has been causing mainstream alarm. The paper explains the six types of elder abuse and its effect of inflicting feelings of worthlessness and depression. The paper then paints a picture of abusive environments that can also include nursing homes. The paper contends that elder abuse should be a growing sociopolitical concern for the simple reason that the elders are human. The paper emphasizes that no one, regardless of age, sex, social class, or race, should be allowed to be treated less than anyone else.

From the Paper:

"It is only right that every man, regardless of race, sex, age, or occupation, must be respected. Therefore to cause harm through whatever means - whether through words, fraudulent actions, physical or sexual abuse - is to treat a person as less of a human being. The heinous act of an abusive nature is further magnified when those that are harmed have less of an ability to care for themselves. The elderly population is of no exception to this kind of maltreatment. Although elder abuse has been in existence through the history of man, it is only in recent times that it is causing mainstream alarm in our society."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Psychological Association. "Elder abuse and neglect: in search of solutions." APA Online. 2008. 5 June 2008 from the Web site: http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html
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