COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Saturday was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlighting the numerous ways older adults are taken advantage of or abused. This can be physical, mental, financial or ...

RICHMOND, Va. — A new online portal is making it easier to report allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly and incapacitated adults. The number of reports to Adult Protective Services ...

Dear Amy: I am wondering if I should intervene for a friend and neighbor who appears to be being taken advantage of by her daughter and granddaughter. “Edna” and “Max” retired eight years ago. (Edna ...

Experts say that elder abuse in rural communities is significantly underreported. (Photo by CDC on Unsplash) Experts say elder abuse in rural communities is a problem, but finding ways to solve it ...

Elder abuse can be defined as "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship, where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an ...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was observed last month on June 15. It signifies our collective struggle against the mistreatment of older adults. Elder abuse is a community and societal issue that ...

It’s not a trend to be proud of. For years, Bexar County has maintained one of the highest rates of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation cases in Texas. Last year, we ranked No. 1 — with more ...

A delivery driver notices a senior on his route has stopped taking care of their home. A concerned church member notes the sudden absence of a friend from activities. A physician or a loved one ...