It was originally called "granny bashing" when the first stories about elder abuse came out in the 1970s. Since then, elder abuse has become recognized as a serious social problem that is far more ...

As Elder Abuse Prevention/Awareness Month continues, we take a closer look at physical abuse. Physical abuse of people over 60 is defined by the National Center on Elder Abuse as the “intentional or ...

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 ...

Health care or legal professionals often are not physically present to witness abuse, and the legal system relies on other reporters and evidence to confirm it. Extreme and heinous cases can be easily ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio is witnessing a dramatic surge in elder abuse cases, with a 400% increase statewide over the past seven years, according to the Ohio Attorney General's Office. One in 10 ...

While scammers may often target older adults, advocates say more often than not, perpetrators of elder abuse can be someone victims know, including family members and caregivers. That abuse can be ...

The slight tremor in your grandmother’s hand when a particular caregiver enters the room. The curious timing of new estate planning documents. The recurring urinary tract infections that never quite ...

"Mental: Elderly Abuse," a gripping new documentary that exposes the realities of elder abuse, financial exploitation and mental health neglect, will premiere Sept. 11 at The Broad Theater, 636 N.

During a July 9 bond hearing, prosecutors revealed that an unlicensed Central Florida assisted living ring was allegedly linked to physical violence, featuring allegations of patients being tased, ...