Elder care abuse is an unfortunate reality in many nursing homes, elderly health care centers and even family residences in the US. Often times, abuse comes in the form of neglect by those who are charged with the care of senior citizens. Another form of elder care abuse is driven by material gains such as elder care scams and cost cutting measures that affect the ability of the care givers in elderly housing to perform their jobs. It's important to take the proper steps when researching health care and housing facilities to ensure your loved ones are not put in harms way by elder care abuse.