Elder Abuse And Michigan Crimes Against Our Seniors

The issue of senior abuse is a growing problem as Michigan’s population grows older. According to the United States Census Bureau, persons over the age of 65 increased 21% in Michigan, while persons under the age of 65 decreased by 2%. It is projected that by the year 2010, two million Michigan residents will be over 65 years of age. That is 16.6% of Michigan’s projected population.

FACTS ABOUT ELDER ABUSE

The victims:

• 75% of victims are female
• 80% of all victims have income under $10,000 a year
• The average age of abused elders is 75

The abusers:

• The family is the single greatest source of elder abuse
  In more than half the cases, the abuser is a child of the victim
  Over 2/3 are middle aged or older
  Most live with the victim
  Most neglect is committed by female family members
  Most physical abuse is committed by male family members
  Inability to deal with stress
  Financial burdens
  Unemployment
  Job dissatisfaction
  Rising cost of medical care
  Demands on caregiver’s time
  Rise in family violence
  
  

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