Kimmy Moon, deputy director of the National Center on Elder Abuse, said elder abuse is frequently overlooked compared to other forms of abuse, such as child abuse or intimate partner violence. (Celine ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year on June 15, communities across the world recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time to shine a light on one of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD – June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. With reports of elder abuse on the rise in Illinois since 2022, Department on ...

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The day was founded in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization and was adopted by the United ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. According to the ...

An event in Monroe County focused on giving seniors the knowledge they need when it comes to planning for their futures.

Brighton, N.Y. — Elder abuse often goes unreported, leaving unsuspecting victims vulnerable to crime and exploitation. Lifespan of Greater Rochester hosted an event Friday for World Elder Abuse ...

Elder abuse is on the rise and its most common form is financial exploitation, a Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) official told a crowd of 30 people Wednesday. The Eppson Center for Seniors ...

Marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June), HelpAge International calls for urgent action to prevent abuse and protect the rights of older people everywhere. Elder abuse is often rooted in ...

Tennessee’s older population is growing faster than any other population in the state. Caregiving doesn’t stop at the nursing home doors. Some 50 volunteer ombudsmen at the local level visit almost ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Did you know June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? Communities across the world are encouraged to wear purple and display banners, posters and yard signs along with ...

Members of Lackawanna County’s Area Agency on Aging gather with the county commissioners for a proclamation designating June 17 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the community. The effort notes ...