Elder+abuse+(background+information,+facts+and+statistics)

Today in time older people are more visible, lively, independent and active than ever before, but that also comes with a downside. -As the population of older Americans grow, which leaves room for the ever increasing abuse,exploitation and neglect of the elderly popuation to thrive.

Facts and Statistics [|elder abuse caught on tape]
 * Every year 2.1 million elderly Americans are victims of physical,emotional and the numerous other types of abuse.
 * For every case of elderly abuse and neglect that has been reported to authority, 5 cases have not been reported
 * Elders who have been abused tend to die earlier than those who have not been subjected to abuse, even with an absence of medical problems and illnesses