Who is most at risk of Virginia nursing home abuse?

Posted on Apr 30, 2010

Virginia nursing home abuse is an unpleasant topic that few people want to talk about, let alone do something about. However, the more informed the general population is about the risks and effects of elder abuse and neglect, the more likely that it can be spotted and stopped.

One way to protect elders is to understand which demographics are most at risk of suffering from nursing home or assisted living abuse. Many organizations in Virginia and across the United States collect and publish studies and statistics about elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. This information can be extremely useful in making the specter of abuse more real to everyday men and women.

If you were asked who is MOST at risk for elder abuse, what would you guess? Women are more likely than men to be victimized by elder abuse or neglect. In fact, two out of every three elder abuse victims is a woman. This is a statistic that should have women’s rights organizations fired up!

Not only are women at risk, but the older a person gets the more likely they are to become the victim of abuse. Studies show that about two in five elder abuse victims are over the age of 80. Can you imagine living all the way to 80 years old and then being mistreated by the very people you depend on to care for you? It is shocking. Something for all of us to think about – and act on.

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