Elder Abuse Is A Serious Problem

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 1 min read

Elder abuse is a serious problem. It is important, however, to put elder abuse in context. Studies show that 60 million Americans provide care to adult relatives, with an average lifetime economic cost per person of $300,000, mostly from early retirement or reduced work hours. If the public paid for this, costs would be four times what the federal government now pays for long-term care.

The great majority of these caregivers do exemplary jobs, sacrificing free time, sleep and sometimes their own health. University research conducted also shows that older people in residential-care settings describe both exemplary paid care providers and some who are mediocre or poor.

This positive quality of care, however, is not newsworthy, and most news stories focus on the few, horrific cases where abuse or neglect leads to harm or death. In elder care, there are most certainly a few villains but many, many unsung heroes.

We must watch the villains and to continue to monitor the facilities and individuals that fail to provide the servicdes that are needed for the upkeep of our elders.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.