The IOM hosted a 2-day public workshop on global elder abuse and its prevention. Using an ecological framework, this workshop explored the burden of elder abuse around the world, focusing on its ...

The workshops are being held on National Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which aims to shed light on injustices against older adults, including protecting their finances.

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 ...

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Once you understand why elderly people are at increased risk for becoming a victim of abuse or neglect, it’s important to ...

When elder abuse or neglect is discovered, it can be difficult to know what to do next – and understanding the robust legal ...

The slight tremor in your grandmother’s hand when a particular caregiver enters the room. The curious timing of new estate planning documents. The recurring urinary tract infections that never quite ...

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 ...

The U.S. is growing older. Experts predict that seniors (people ages 65 and over) will make up 23% of the country by 2050, up from 16.5% now. As the aging population grows, more families of elderly ...

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