GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) — Monday, June 15, is Elder Abuse Awareness Day -- a global call to action to recognize, prevent and address the mistreatment of older adults. The National Center on Elder Abuse ...

A mentor once told me that we take better care of our pets than we do older victims of mistreatment. As a researcher, I have sat across from people, including grown men, crying while recounting ...

Eugene Hsu, MD, MBA, is Senior Medicare Clinical Officer for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. (CONTRIBUTED) Eugene Hsu, MD, MBA, is Senior Medicare Clinical Officer for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ...

California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act describes financial abuse as a responsible party committing ...

There are many barriers to seeking help for older Australians suffering abuse, but this is compounded for those in rural and ...

During the month of June, Adult Protective Services (APS) collaborates with community advocates across Texas to raise awareness on elder abuse. It is a topic that many of us would rather not talk ...

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 ...

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, ...

A landmark Monash University study reveals elder abuse in regional Australia is overwhelmingly committed by family members, ...

Please find Part One of this series here. In the previous installment, I discussed the different kinds of abuse that elderly people often experience. Unfortunately ...

A new national report backed by Monash University research has found abuse of older adults in regional, rural and remote Australian communities is ...

A mentor once told me that we take better care of our pets than we do older victims of mistreatment. As a researcher, I have sat across from people, including grown men, crying while recounting ...