Elder Abuse in the time of COVID-19 – Increased Risks for Older Adults and Their Caregivers

Since the first case of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 causing the COVID-19 illness was diagnosed in the US on January 20, 2020,1 a steady stream of new policy measures have been enacted to protect the public from this growing pandemic. At the forefront of these efforts have been measures to limit interpersonal contact to prevent transmission of the virus. Social distancing, school closures and the shuttering of non-essential businesses have already led to significant personal, social and economic hardship.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Invited Perspective Source Type: research