Guest Post: Domestic Violence and Older Adults
By Emily Miller and Alison Hirschel, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative Domestic violence is a broad term. At its core, it is the intentional infliction of harm to another (family member, spouse, loved one) without regard for that person’s rights or safety. This can manifest in many ways, including: physical (abuse or neglect), economic, emotional, sexual, verbal or psychological threats or actions. These threats or actions are intended to exert power and control over the victim. Domestic … Continue reading Guest Post: Domestic Violence and Older Adults
