Mickey Rooney Testifies Against Elder Abuse
Yesterday, Wednesday, the Hollywood legend, the ninety year old actor, Mickey Rooney, came to Washington to testify before a special Senate committee considering legislation to curb the very serious problem of elder abuse. Mr Rooney testified that elder abuse comes in various forms, including physical and emotional.
Mr Rooney revealed that he was a victim of elder abuse, abused by a member of his own family. "I felt trapped, scared, used and frustrated, But above all, when a man feels helpless, it's terrible."