Elder abuse is any action — or lack of appropriate action — occurring in a relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person, according to the World ...

A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.

Whether it's physical, sexual, or emotional, elder abuse is a serious crime. A frail or disabled elderly person can also be abused through neglect and financial exploitation. Each year hundreds of ...

The recent arrest of an Edwardsville caretaker who is accused of draining a client’s bank account took place as officials have been working to address an increasing number of reported cases of elder ...

May 10, 2025 New Zealand inquiry exposes decades of abuse An independent inquiry in New Zealand found that state and ...

NORTH CHARLESTON — The police department is investigating a possible case of elder abuse at a skilled nursing facility. And public records show it’s not the first time residents or family members have ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County officials are raising awareness about elder abuse during World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, emphasizing that many cases go unreported and encouraging community ...

It took only a couple of weeks for fallout from Hurricane Sandy to wind up on the desk of Staten Island social worker Jeanne Zieff. Just before Thanksgiving, she counseled an 88-year old woman whose ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Friday marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is aimed at raising awareness and taking action to ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Friday marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is aimed at raising awareness and taking action to prevent elder abuse and neglect. Lifespan of Greater Rochester president ...