In most cases, elder abuse occurs in the home where a senior lives. That also includes institutional settings, especially long-term care nursing homes. Experts estimate that more than 1 in 10 older adults will experience some form of abuse, but most of these will go unreported. Researchers who study the experience of aging in America often point to a general acceptance of ageism and violence in our culture, which contributes to the occurrence of elder abuse. Read on →