A two-and-a-half year investigation by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office led to charges against a Larned couple.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The growth in the senior adult population in the U.S. has seen a rise in instances of abuse and cases among the elderly. According to the latest census data, the ...
Elder abuse and neglect is a serious and prevalent problem that is estimated to affect 700,000 to 1.2 million older adults annually in this country. Only one in ten cases of elder abuse and neglect ...
As the number of senior adults increases in Pennsylvania, so too rises the number of elder abuse cases fielded by the state’s ...
As the youngest of the baby boomers turn 60 this year, issues affecting the elderly are sure to become more prominent. One of the most pressing concerns for seniors is elder abuse. As many as 5 ...
June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a global initiative established by the United Nations in 2011 to spotlight the mistreatment of older adults. In Michigan, over 73,000 older adults have ...
Critics believe Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich’s changes have relaxed oversight of county agencies and weakened efforts to ...
When a caregiver fails to meet the needs of an elderly person who cannot care for themselves, neglect can result. Sometimes the caregiver may withhold nourishment, medications, or even hygiene, ...
Common signs and symptoms of abuse may include isolation, weight loss, bruises or broken bones and increased confusion.
For a third consecutive year, more than two dozen county officials, employees and community members solemnly gathered at the Lake County Department of Job and Family Services building in observance of ...
Stop financial elder abuse with help from a skilled, specialized attorney in California. Learn how experienced elder law ...