80% of alleged elder abuse is against victims living at home

EIGHT in every 10 cases of alleged elder abuse take place against victims who are living at home, according to a shocking report.

The research into verbal, physical and psychological abuse against elderly people found only a small proportion of suspected incidents take place in private nursing homes or in public care.

Alleged perpetrators of abuse are mainly relatives who are often coping themselves with serious health issues as well as alcohol or drug problems.