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What is elderly abuse?
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Elder abuse: There are many ways to abuse our elderly. Check out http://www.aoa.gov/AoA_programs/elder_rights/EA_prevention/whatisEA.aspx & http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/ for info on elder abuse and what you can do to stop it.
Answered 5/23/2015
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Elder abuse.: Elder abuse is a general term to describe mistreatment of an elderly person. This mistreatment can be physical, emotional, mental, medical or nutritional. The abuser acts purposely to the detriment of the elder.
Answered 1/3/2016
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