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Elder abuse remains in the shadows

Many victims of abuse often are afraid to report since the abuser may be a family member.

23 de abril de 2019 - 9:14 AM

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Pain, disappointment, and shame are among the reasons for elder abuse to be widely under-reported.  (GFR Media)
Pain, disappointment, and shame are among the reasons for elder abuse to be widely under-reported. (GFR Media)

The abuse of adults over the age of 60 takes different forms in Puerto Rico, usually disguised as silence: six out of seven cases go unreported.  

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