At least 10% of Americans ages 60 and older are believed to have been the victim of some form of elder abuse, whether physical, sexual or psychological, or in the form of financial mismanagement or a deprivation of resources such as food or medication. (Cases are believed to be underreported, making the 10 percent figure a low estimate.)

Security cameras in nursing homes aim to protect the vulnerable but present ethical dilemmas

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For many people who care for aging parents, one solution is a safe, responsible nursing home.