June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The day was founded in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization and was adopted by the United ...

Paul Greenwood tells rage-inducing stories of the kinds of subtle con artistry and brute scamming that fleece older Americans out of some $37 billion a year. Contractor fraud. Diversion thefts.

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Aging reports that national studies show one in 10 seniors experience elder abuse and that in the state alone, more than 100 referrals a day are received for it.

As individuals age, they often face unique emotional and financial vulnerabilities that can make them susceptible to exploitation. In recent years, ...

Q: June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. What information can you share about how I can get involved in raising awareness? Answer: As many as 1 in 10 older adults is abused or neglected each ...

PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Experts discuss signs to look for in elder abuse as police reveal more details in the most recent case. Priceville PD arrested Sarah Queen, 69, of Moulton on Wednesday after ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — Sunday is dedicated to highlighting elder abuse across the nation. On June 15, the “Missouri Coalition for Justice for Elders and Disabled Adults” joins communities across the world in ...

Federal regulators’ announcement that financial institutions would not violate the privacy of elderly customers by reporting suspicions of financial abuse to authorities is terrific news. It adds ...