Why is elder abuse not reported?

Sometimes people who believe that someone else is being abused do not report their suspicions because: they do not know who to speak to, they do not know what can be done, they think that no one will believe them, or ; they just do not want to get involved. read more

Studies have shown that only one in 14 cases of elder abuse is reported. There are many reasons why elder abuse is reported so infrequently, as well as why so many cases of elder abuse are not brought to the attention of authorities. Those who perpetrate elder abuse often prey upon vulnerable victims. read more

Elder abuse is believed to be widely under-reported. The National Center of Elder Abuse has said that only one of every 14 cases of elder abuse is reported, while others put the number as high as one out of every 23 cases. read more