• Thought For The Day

    Old Folks

    I would suppose that almost all people know some “old folks.” What is problematic is that so many older people are abused – and in a multitude of ways. Certainly being physically or emotionally hammered may be a growing problem, but there are other ways in which to abuse that are so easily solved. An ABC report from Associated Press says: As many as 2 million older Americans are abused in various ways each year, experts estimate. The majority of cases are at the hands of relatives or other caregivers. Some of the forms, besides physical assault, that elder abuse can take: Inappropriate use of drugs and physical restraints. Treating…