Soldiers Home Abuse

Families often place elder loved ones in soldier’s homes so that they can be given the care and attention that they need and deserve. Unfortunately, more family members are becoming aware of the problems that exist within soldier’s homes and the reports of soldier’s home abuse. The prevalence of soldier’s home abuse in the U.S. is low, but experts warn studies and reports may only be revealing a small percentage of the actual number of soldier’s home abuse instances since many cases can go unreported.

Soldier’s home abuse is not always reported because the resident fears the consequences. In many cases, the veteran being abused has to rely on the abuser and does not want to say anything. Soldier’s home abuse can take on many different forms, including physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse or neglect.