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 ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- An elderly woman allowed her adult-age grandchild, who was struggling financially, to move in rent-free. The arrangement was supposed to be temporary, but months turned into years ...

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 ...

Before the pandemic, around 1 in 10 older adults in the U.S. experienced elder mistreatment. In 2020, this number doubled to 1 in 5 – a nearly 84% increase. Mistreatment comes in many forms, including ...

A survey of psychiatrists specializing in care for elderly patients in Ireland in 2010 regarding self-neglect revealed significant exposure, with 92 percent having seen a case in the past year.