Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman giving credit card information over the phone Image by Canva The Department of Justice released its 2025 report, detailing ...

On November 17, the DOJ released its Annual Report to Congress on Efforts to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse. According to the report, criminal and civil litigators pursued 283 enforcement actions ...

NOTE: This article is Part 3 of our Elder Abuse Awareness series published in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day. When you have reason to believe that an elderly person may be suffering from ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two state agencies are calling on Ohioans to learn the warning signs of elder abuse and know how to report it during June, which marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The Ohio ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A video taken by a Wilmington man has gone viral on social media. Jonathan Pigford said the video shows his elderly neighbor wandering alone and showing signs of neglect.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Washington has the highest rate of elder abuse in the U.S. per 100,000 ...

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 ...