In many cultures, caring for the elderly is a highly cherished concept. In modern day America, most families make large sacrifices to care for the elderly as they age, and are able to do less for ...

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 ...

Elder abuse is a complex and concerning issue that affects vulnerable older Americans in various ways and cost us more than $2.3 billion last year. It is important that we take action to address this ...

As our society ages, so too does the prevalence of a disturbing trend: elder abuse. Physical, sexual, financial, mental, and emotional abuse leaves countless seniors vulnerable and traumatized. The ...

The tragic end of one woman’s life still led to minimal sentences imposed upon her daughter and husband in the Chester County Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday in an elder abuse case prosecuted by ...

I regularly read your column and have seen stories involving individuals over 60 being taken advantage of or outright abused. Your recent letter from “Desperate Sisters,” the duo that has been caring ...

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 ...

More than 2 million Americans live in long-term care — a nursing home, assisted living or other residential care facility. Many of us may pay regular visits to a family member, friend, or neighbor, ...

House Democrats introduced new legislation for Pride Month to help fight abuse against elder LGBTQ+ people. The Elder Pride Protection Act, which was introduced last Friday, would create a task force ...

Certified nursing aides in residential care facilities often have weak understanding of elder abuse, new study results show. But through their direct experience in caring for seniors, aides as a group ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill says his office is committed to fighting domestic violence. "Our commitment is no family violence from cradle to grave," he said. That ...

PHOENIX — The Arizona Attorney General’s Office recently launched an elder abuse registry to help families and victims find justice, according to officials. The public can browse the registry to find ...