Abuse of the elderly on the rise, with relatives mostly responsible
The United Nations says one in six people over 60 experienced a form of abuse in the past year.
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
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The United Nations says one in six people over 60 experienced a form of abuse in the past year.
No instruments accurately record the extent of the abuse of the elderly in our country presently. The information available only reflects reported abuse, writes Roedolf Kay.