As The Nation’s Elderly Population Grows, So Does Concern For Their Care
USA Today: As USA Grays, Elder Abuse Risk And Need For Shelters Grow
They're weak, physically or mentally disabled or both, and often at the mercy of people they depend on the most: relatives and caretakers. They're the nation's fast-growing elderly population, and many are prime targets for abuse — physical, financial, sexual or emotional. Concern among the elderly and their advocates is mounting as the number of seniors soars and more of them live longer (El Nasser, 1/10).