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Elder abuse and neglect is a serious and prevalent problem that is estimated to affect 700,000 to 1.2 million older adults annually in this country. Only one in ten cases of elder abuse and neglect ...

A lengthy investigation in Florida came to a head with the arrest of two individuals on charges of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation following a disturbing case involving a vulnerable ...

Reaffirming its Conclusions No. 39 (XXXVI), No. 47 (XXXVIII), No. 54 (XXXIX), No. 60 (XL), No. 64 (XLI), No. 68 (XLIII), No. 73 (XLIV), No.74 (XLVI), No. 79 (XLVII ...

Neglect is when a person does not look after the needs of someone under their care. It is a type of abuse. Other forms of abuse include physical violence and emotional abuse. The difference between ...

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

Kansas' system for reporting abuse, neglect and exploitation is fragmented, an audit says, leading to uncertainty about the completeness of perpetrator registries. Different state agencies investigate ...

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- More than 480 people in the Midland-Odessa area were found to have suffered abuse, neglect, or exploitation last year, according to the Texas Department of Family and ...