Aging in America and other countries
             There is a considerable amount of physical abuse on the elderly not only in the United States but in other countries as well. As the baby boomer era encroaches on senior citizenship, an increasingly disproportionate amount of people needs care and assistance to perform vital acts such as eating and drinking. But the younger generations are just not helping enough. Family members and friends these days are busier than ever, and they just don't have time to donate towards the care of the elderly. Here is where elderly care facilities come in. These establishments are designed specifically to take care of people who can't take care of themselves, and/or don't receive enough help from others while at home. This is a novel, logical concept that seems like a no-brainer. But what happens when even these facilities fail to provide the assistance so many elderly Americans need? You get elderly abuse and neglect. Elderly abuse is defined as, " the systematic maltreatment, physical, emotional or financial, of an elderly person by a care giving relative". In America 5% to 10% of the elderly are victims of moderate to severe abuse, and 42% of the population over 65 was supported by care giving relatives said the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). The typical victim of elder abuse is a widowed, white female in her mid-70s or older, and living on a limited income said the (NCEA). The typical abuser is most often the adult child or spouse of the victim, although older family members and nonrelatives may be perpetrators. Most elderly that is abused or neglect are usually to scared to speak out or are not believed by others. According to the (NCEA), "Elder abuse in domestic settings is a widespread problem, possibly affecting hundreds of thousands of elderly people across the country. Unfortunately, despite many efforts, this percentage is steadily increasing.
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