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 ...

Injuries to the head and neck in absence of injury to other parts of the body can be suspicious injury patterns in older adults. Elder abuse is difficult to identify, but recent research shows injury ...

Financial elder abuse is the exploitation of older individuals by family members, caregivers, or others for financial gain, and can involve unauthorized use of assets and other fraudulent activities.

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 ...

Every person deserves to be treated with respect and care, no matter their age. But in the US, about one in 10 older adults living at home have experienced elder abuse. This intentional harm, ...

Each month, Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll and leave comments. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Elder ...

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 ...