An older woman holds hand near a hematoma on her arm after an injury. States reforming elder abuse reporting mandates should focus on situations where victims are at ongoing risk or are genuinely ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Thursday announced an expanded public-private partnership in an effort to protect vulnerable seniors from abuse. “When you have a problem ...

Senior abuse cases have surged by 11.2% over the past year. Perpetrators were family members or relatives in 75.1% of cases, with spouses accounting for the largest proportion. In two out of every ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 200 people took part in two Brockton-area marches aimed at raising awareness about elder abuse and supporting efforts to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 150 people participated in the March Against Elder Abuse on June 12, according to a community announcement. The march, ...

Clues that suggest a need for further information include reluctance on the part of the caregiver to leave the patient alone and discrepancy between objective data and what the caregiver says. Other ...