June 15th marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as designated by the United Nations. And while this is a day to be especially mindful of the reality of this abuse, millions of older adults are ...

Scammers have expanded their tactics when targeting senior citizens. Two experts offer tips on how to protect yourself or ...

Dear Elder Advocate: Thank YOU for your letter and years of service in this area. Protecting the vulnerable is crucial but ...

O’SHEA WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRESS RELEASE) - In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, U.S. Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea has joined with the Justice ...

Health quote on world elder abuse awareness day reminding people to take care of their elders and senior citizens and to put an end to the shameful act of abuse of the elderly.

Hume Men’s Shed Sunbury is hosting an elder abuse awareness event with Victoria Police this month, forming the first session ...

1. Raise awareness. A primary step in the battle against elder financial abuse is raising awareness. You must talk about the potential risks associated with growing older, including scams ...

Awareness is rising thanks to cases such as ... Yet the study estimated that only 1 in 44 incidents of financial elder abuse is officially documented. "Nearly every time I lecture on financial ...

As Hawai‘i’s aging population grows, so does the risk of financial exploitation targeting kūpuna. In response, the State Executive Office on Aging has launched an elder abuse awareness campaign, ...

Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, June 15, 2016, as Minnesota Elder Financial Abuse Awareness Day. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota requested that the proclamation ...

Elder abuse refers to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Types of elder abuse include ...

and financial abuse is one of the most common forms. According to the National Council on Aging, up to 5 million Americans suffer from financial elder abuse every year, with financial losses of at ...