Senior abuse

Running head : ELDERLY SUPPORT AGENCIES

Elderly Support Agencies

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Elderly support agencies

The elderly , ages 65 and older , is part of the vulnerable population that needs significant protection and assistance from their family and community . Salt Lake City has a growing elderly population , which comprises 10 .3 of the city 's Directory , 2010 . It is the most populous region in Utah where the the average national percentage of elderly population . However , Utah has the fastest growing elderly population , hence the elderly population is expected to increase in

the very near future . This increasing trend in the aging population prompts for community action in predicting the needs of the elderly to adequately support them (The Utah Aging Initiative , n .d . In addition , these current demographics illustrate that there are a lot of opportunities for an elderly to be abused hence , a call for action

There are very few cases of elderly abuse that are reported in proper agencies in comparison to the actual high number of occuring elderly abuses . According to the Utah Adult Protective Services , the vulnerable elderly population mostly suffer from self-neglect , exploitation , and physical and emotional abuse among the 3 highest ranked elderly issues (n .d . An awareness of this calls for adequate protection and support from available agencies that cater to this population . In Salt Lake City , Utah , there...