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 ...

One in 10 older Americans experience abuse, and financial abuse is one of the most common forms. According to the National Council on Aging, up to 5 million Americans suffer from financial elder abuse ...

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Financial exploitation in the elder population has been on the rise, with financial institutions reporting quadruple the number of such incidences from 2013 to 2017, according to the Consumer ...

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 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 ...