Elder abuse: spot the warning signs

If you know someone is being abused and you’re in a position to help, arrange for them to be placed in a temporary shelter such as a nursing home. — Photos: Filepic

Elder abuse is a growing public health and social problem worldwide, but it remains neglected and ignored.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately one in six people aged 60 and over have experienced some form of abuse in the past year.