Many older adults experience abuse in their own homes, in the homes of relatives, and even in the facilities responsible for their care. If you suspect an older person is at risk from a neglectful or overwhelmed caregiver, or from being financially preyed upon, it's important to speak up. Learn about the warning signs of elder abuse, what the risk factors are, and how to prevent and report the problem, as helpguide.org points out. I believe elder abuse impacts our society because it is a topic that affects many people. Elder abuse? What is this? Many people wonder the same thing but never take the time to delve deeper into this topic. Elder abuse occurs when an older adult becomes physically more frail and less able to resist bullying or fight back if attacked (Nolo.com). As people get older they begin to lose the ability to hear and see clearly and others take advantage of them. Many suffer from mental, emotional and physical illnesses, making it easier for those who live with them to benefit. They shouldn't do this because if this happened to their loved one, they wouldn't like it. There are many types of abuse that elders experience. A significant number of elderly residents experience abuse in some way. The abuse can range from physical, emotional and mental abuse to stealing money to illegally restricting an activity on their part (Elder abuse.com). Society sees doctors and nurses as helpful people who are always there for those who need help, but sometimes they are the main ones who abuse the elderly, when they are seen as heroes in the eyes of many people. The families of these people who suffer abuse are the ones who are imp... middle of paper... in homes because they are treated badly and are also neglected. I personally wouldn't let my parents or grandparents live in a nursing home because I don't want strangers who are supposed to care for them to mistreat and neglect them. I prefer to have them under my care and offer them love and happiness. Many people say they place their loved ones in nursing homes because they don't have the time or patience to care for their loved ones (elder abuse). After learning what is really happening in nursing homes, they regret having their loved ones there and thought they would get the care they needed and couldn't give them, but they weren't. receive it at all. They take their loved ones away and try to manage their time so they don't go through the same thing again (Nursing Home Abuse).