Elder abuse and child abuse can happen within the family. Especially elder abuse can also happen in settings such as hospitals or nursing homes or in the community. Elder abuse and child abuse are serious problems in this country.

Many times, victims of abuse or neglect are afraid to speak out because the person who is abusing them is also providing their care. To prevent elder abuse and child abuse it is so important for family and friends to be on the lookout for signs of elder abuse and child abuse:

• Unexplained injuries, or complaints about pain without obvious injury.
• Burns or bruises.
• Passive, withdrawn, or emotionless behavior.
• Lack of reaction to pain.
• Fear of being alone with the caregiver.
• Obvious malnutrition.
• Lack of personal cleanliness.
• Bedsores or skin lesions.
• Begging for food.
• Left unattended for long periods.
• Person reports abuse or neglect.

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