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Elder Abuse
Elder abuse refers to any physical, sexual, verbal, psychological, or financial abuse perpetrated against an older adult. Elder abuse is most often committed by caretakers, whether they are family members or nursing home staffers. Many victims do not report violations because they are scared or ashamedl
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