Although scammers will go after anyone, they often target elderly victims with fixed incomes. Classified as elder fraud, this is a rapidly growing crime. Reported losses more than doubled from 2023 to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oct. 1—Our report today on a steady rise in elder abuse contains some alarming figures. In the past six years, reports of physical ...

Every June, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day reminds us of a tough truth that is far too easy to ignore: some of the most ...

Wayne County officials are urging residents to watch for signs of elder abuse and scams targeting older adults.

Elder abuse is often referred to as a silent problem: a problem that affects the dignity, security and safety of some American seniors every day. Elder abuse includes various forms of abuse such as ...

Elder abuse is a widespread issue that affects a significant portion of the older adult population, with many cases going unreported due to feelings of shame, fear, or uncertainty about what ...

Our report today on a steady rise in elder abuse contains some alarming figures. In the past six years, reports of physical abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of Pennsylvania seniors are up 55% ...