ELDERLY ABUSE IN INDIA AND USA: COMPARATIVE STUDY

According to estimates, there are over 5.5 million reports of elder abuse in the United States each year, making it a significant social and public health problem. Due inconsistent methods identification guidelines, as well lack awareness issue, is challenging identify treat elders who have been abused. For assessment care elderly people mistreated, an interdisciplinary approach cooperation with Adult Protective Services investigation essential. Through media, local news, community education, healthcare practitioners, other professionals, general can be more aware this frequently ignored issue. Generally, persons attained age 65 or older considered “elderly.” Aging influenced by genetics, lifestyle, overall health, although differs for individual. Indian law allows “elderly people” 60 cannot take themselves receive security benefits. In modern world, has observed reported that many mistreated their family members. This paper will explore nuances Elderly India USA.