In your opinion, what are some of the reasons that Elder Abuse is under reported?
ANSWER
* Elder abuse is under reported because
* Elders who under the control of family members do
not report abuse if it occur from the side of the family
members.
* Elders are afraid of going to institutions for registering
complaint.
* Elders weak physical and mental status not allow them
to actively fight against abuse.
* If the abuser is the only person who is available for providing
food,shelter for elder person then she or he will not report abuse.
* Some of the elders feel shame to report abuse due to their social
withdrawl behaviour as a part of aging.
* Elders who don't know about rights of older people in the law to protect
them from various type of abuses will not report abuses.
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