Why don't older adults tell someone about the abuse?
Older adults who are abused might not tell because:
- They might feel afraid, embarrassed, ashamed, or alone.
- They feel that being abused is their fault.
- They might not want the person who is abusing them to get in trouble.
- They might be afraid of making the abuse worse by telling.
- They might think that violence is normal or okay.
- They are worried about people gossiping.
- They don't speak the same language as the nurse or RCMP.
- They can't communicate well because of a disability.
- They are afraid that people will think they are lying.
- They don't want to get "outsiders" involved.
- They don't know who to talk to.