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 ...

NOTE: This article is Part 2 of our Elder Abuse Awareness series published in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Once you understand why elderly people are at increased risk for becoming a ...

Whether it's physical, sexual, or emotional, elder abuse is a serious crime. A frail or disabled elderly person can also be abused through neglect and financial exploitation. Each year hundreds of ...

As our society ages, so too does the prevalence of a disturbing trend: elder abuse. Physical, sexual, financial, mental, and emotional abuse leaves countless seniors vulnerable and traumatized. The ...

A new report released by the New York City Department of Aging shows 15% of more than 8,500 people surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman suspected of elder abuse that ...

Seniors learned how to protect themselves from different types of elder abuse during a community seminar in Brandon on Wednesday. Around 100 seniors listened to local experts share tips and resources ...

Each year, many older Australians experience abuse, neglect or financial exploitation, usually at the hands of their adult children or other close relatives. A recent national prevalence study ...