Speaking as a medical consultant, I would like to support comments about poor detection by doctors of abuse or coercion of the elderly being considered for assisted dying (“Keep role for judges in ...

Connecticut auditors say the Department of Social Services is making progress toward preventing elder care abuse but more ...

The 'hidden epidemic' of financial abuse often doesn't come to light until after a vulnerable person has died, according to ...

While respect and care for the elderly are fundamental in Asian traditions, disturbing cases of elder abuse challenge this ...

Criselda Chavera was arrested for financial abuse of elderly greater than $150,000. Her bond is set at $250,000.

Elder abuse is an even more widespread issue for vulnerable seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Research shows nearly half ...

June 15th marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as designated by the United Nations. And while this is a day to be especially mindful of the reality of this abuse, millions of older adults are ...

A Midland caregiver was arrested after police say she stole more than $337,000 from an elderly woman with dementia by forging ...

A common scenario in financial elder abuse cases is the ruthless attorney appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney ... growing nationwide social problem and it will be interesting to see what ...

while 15% suffer abuse from daughters-in-law. The findings are based on complaints received by Elder Line during the last financial year. The report highlights that 43 percent of seniors ...