June is Elder Abuse Awareness month, a time to check in on your seniors to make sure they are safe.

A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.

It was originally called "granny bashing" when the first stories about elder abuse came out in the 1970s. Since then, elder abuse has become recognized as a serious social problem that is far more ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Elder abuse is often hidden, but recognizing the signs and taking action can protect our seniors. Elder abuse is often hidden and underreported; only 1 in 24 cases come to ...

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and local reports of elder abuse are increasing, according to Montgomery County Adult ...

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 ...

Health care or legal professionals often are not physically present to witness abuse, and the legal system relies on other reporters and evidence to confirm it. Extreme and heinous cases can be easily ...

Community leaders are encouraging residents to learn the signs of elder abuse and help protect older adults as World Elder ...

As Elder Abuse Prevention/Awareness Month continues, we take a closer look at physical abuse. Physical abuse of people over 60 is defined by the National Center on Elder Abuse as the “intentional or ...

Story Highlights • The Wexford County Council on Aging will host the free “Stand for Seniors” Elder Abuse Awareness Event on ...