In the United States, elderly abuse has been increasing rapidly and there are many effects of elder abuse. Some of the effects of elder abuse could be physical and psychological. These kind of abuse are really hard to identify. For instance, the abusers could hide the fact that they are abusing the elders. So, the consequences of elders abuse could be a long or short-term effects. According to Centers for Disease, physical effects is the most immediate effects. It included things such as wounds, injuries, nutrition, and hydration issues. These are the short-term effects, but injuries such as broken bone are the long-term effects. As people aging, their bones become weak and they cannot walk like they used to, therefore, it is easier
