Abuse of older people

By World Health Organization, 06/15/2024


“…Around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year. Rates of abuse of older people are high in institutions such as nursing homes and long-term care facilities, with 2 in 3 staff reporting that they have committed abuse in the past year.


Read the entire article: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/abuse-of-older-people