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According to recent reports by the National Center on Elder Abuse — Administration of Aging (Department of Health and Human Services<\/a>), America\u2019s expanding elderly population has led to an increase in elder abuse.<\/p>\n

It is predicted that by 2050, people 65 and older will make up 20% of the total U.S. population. Today, the fastest growing segment of America\u2019s population consists of those 85 years and older. In 2010, there were about 5.8 million people 85 or older. By the year 2050, it is projected that there will be 19 million people over 85.<\/p>\n

\u201cElder abuse\u201d<\/a> is defined as intentional actions that cause harm or create a serious risk of harm (whether the harm is intended) to a vulnerable elder by a caregiver or other person who is in a trust relationship with the elder. Other abuse includes the failure of caregivers to provide the basic needs of an older adult or to protect the elder from harm from others.<\/p>\n

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According to recent reports by the National Center on Elder Abuse — Administration of Aging (Department of Health and Human Services), America\u2019s expanding elderly population has led to an increase in elder abuse. It is predicted that by 2050, people 65 and older will make up 20% of the total U.S. population. 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