Elder abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to an elderly person or puts a helpless older person at risk of harm. This includes
Physical, sexual and emotional abuse
Neglecting or deserting an older person you are responsible for
Taking or misusing an elderly person's money or property
Elder abuse can happen within the family. It can also happen in settings such as hospitals or nursing homes or in the community. Elder abuse is a serious problem in this country. All 50 states have laws against elder abuse. The laws differ, but all states have systems for reporting suspected abuse.
Elder Abuse happens in all kinds of families. It can happen in yours, also.
Please find out what happened to Jewell and what you can do to help change laws in Michigan so that our elderly neighbors will be better protected.
Are David and Martha Anderson elder abusers? Read on and you be the judge
Jewell
