Elder abuse: what research says about prevalence, assessment and prevention

By Sari Boren

July 22, 2020

Sari Boren summarises several relevant studies on elder abuse, including a recent article on abuse in the context of COVID-19, plus information on current and pending legislation on the topic, an introduction to a specific type of elder abuse called guardianship abuse, and additional resources for in-depth investigation.

Abuse of people age 60 and older is widespread, research shows. According to a 2017 study in The Lancet Global Health, “elder abuse seems to affect 1 in 6 older adults worldwide, which is roughly 141 million people.

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About the author

By Sari Boren

Sari Boren is a writer, instructional designer of medical courses and museum developer. She has worked on over 50 museum exhibits across the United States, including the National Air and Space Museum, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Park Service. Her work has been published by WBUR, Psychology Today, and many literary markets.

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