In Elder Abuse: Global Situation, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies, a literature review published in The Gerontologist (Gerontologist, 2016, Vol. 56. No. S2, S194—S2015), elder abuse is said to be “recognized internationally as an extensive and serious problem, urgently requiring the attention of healthcare systems, social welfare agencies, policy makers and the general public.” Nevertheless, … Continue reading 25 practices long-term care workers know are elder neglect and abuse; it’s time to put a stop to it