Elder Abuse: a Family Secret

This presentation concentrates on the victim and the agencies that can help. It describes how the elders' feelings of shame, love and fear often immobilize them and perpetuate the "cycle of abuse". The video also examines the complex nature of the core problem, abuse at the hands of relatives, and highlights several services available to help families cope.
 
This presentation concentrates on the victim and the agencies that can help. It describes how the elders' feelings of shame, love and fear often immobilize them and perpetuate the "cycle of abuse". The video also examines the complex nature of the core problem, abuse at the hands of relatives, and highlights several services available to help families cope.