{"id":48541,"date":"2019-06-10T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bradley-law.com\/?p=48541"},"modified":"2019-06-10T08:00:53","modified_gmt":"2019-06-10T13:00:53","slug":"4-ways-to-help-you-avoid-harm-this-national-world-elder-abuse-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bradley-law.com\/4-ways-to-help-you-avoid-harm-this-national-world-elder-abuse-day\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Help You Avoid Harm This National World Elder Abuse Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Research<\/a> tell us that one in ten seniors over the age of sixty has experienced some form of elder abuse. You may be asking, however, just what is elder abuse?<\/p>\n According<\/a> to the National Council on Aging \u201celder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Perpetrators include children, other family members, and spouses\u2014as well as staff at nursing homes, assisted living, and other facilities.\u201d \u00a0Unfortunately, this same research<\/a> shares with us that in over sixty percent of the reported cases the abuser is known to the victim.<\/p>\n What can we do to keep ourselves and those we love stay safe? The first step is education. It is important for you and your loved ones to know how to recognize abuse and report it when you suspect it. This June we want to focus on ideas and potential solutions to prevent abuse from occurring as we celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th. This is a special time when we can work together to share a message of prevention and understanding.<\/p>\n We know this article may raise more questions that it answers. Elder abuse is never an easy topic to discuss and even more difficult to face. We encourage you not to wait to learn how to report elder abuse<\/a> in your state. Do not wait to ask us<\/a> your questions on this or any elder care issues that impact you or your aging loved ones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There is a growing epidemic across our nation, and worldwide, of elder abuse. Research tell us that one in ten seniors over the age of sixty has experienced some […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":48542,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[121,122],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\nLet us share four key ways you can help yourself and those around you avoid harm when it comes to identifying and reporting elder abuse.<\/h2>\n
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