How to Avoid Elder Maltreatment in Your Family

How to Avoid Elder Maltreatment in Your Family: "Elder maltreatment is defined as any type of abuse or neglect by caregivers or persons of trust, which occurs to those ages 60 and older. Elder maltreatment often goes unreported due to fear of reprisal. The abused older person is often dependent on their abuser and may be afraid that no one else will take care of them. Elder maltreatment is more common in domestic settings where there is no oversight or accountability to anyone else."