Old age refers to the last stage of life of people called the Third Age. In the aging stage, the progressive mental and physical transformations, typical of age, begin. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. This is called elder abuse.
Abuse can happen anywhere, whether in the person’s home, assisted living facility, or a nursing home. The abuse can be caused by anyone, whether a stranger, caregiver, friend, or even family members. In Texas, anyone 60 years old and over receive additional special rights and protections, especially the right from mental and physical abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Abuse and mistreatment can take many forms.