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June 15th is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This day of recognition was launched in 2006 and focuses on increasing the awareness of what elder abuse is, what it looks like, and helps to point toward a solution to keep … [Read more...]
The pandemic was a terrible time for everyone throughout the globe. But many people were impacted more heavily than others, with the senior population being hit hard because of the vulnerable position that seniors already find themselves … [Read more...]
According to the World Health Organization, only about one out of every 24 cases of elder abuse are ever reported to the authorities. Why is this? Like many other questions, there are different answers to this … [Read more...]
A recently released survey indicated that Utah ranked the lowest of all states when it came to the quality of care that was received by elderly individuals in need. More specifically, this study focused on elder abuse and the protections … [Read more...]
According to one estimate, the financial abuse of senior citizens accounted for $36.5 billion over the last calendar year. This is an extraordinary number in itself, but when you take a step back and realize that these are some of the most … [Read more...]
Whenever you turn on the news, it seems like there is always a horror story out there about an elderly individual that was mistreated. Just recently, I saw a news story about a woman in North Dakota that was found guilty of aggravated … [Read more...]
Elder abuse is far more prevalent than most people might think. Many experts believe that as many as 75 percent of all cases of abuse go unreported. Some think it might even be more than that. Unfortunately, abuse is far more widespread … [Read more...]
Not too long ago, the Governor of Iowa signed a new law into effect that created stricter minimum penalties when it comes to elder abuse. It gives prosecutors more power when it comes to going after those that are suspected of elder abuse. … [Read more...]
In Connecticut, an elder abuse hotline was recently established. The goal of this is to help detect and eliminate instances of abuse with more efficiency. This goes for all types of abuse, not just physical. Emotional, sexual, financial and … [Read more...]
Financial abuse is one of the more common types of senior abuse. It’s hard to get a gauge on how many people are impacted by this, especially because reports indicate that more than half of senior abuse cases go … [Read more...]
According to an article published by Cornell University, more than 10 percent of senior citizens are at a high risk for suffering from elder abuse. In New York State, that equals about 360,000 people, a terrifyingly high number. Luckily, … [Read more...]
Adult Protective Services (APS) a community based organization that is designed to help keep seniors safe. They tend to be based out of the county system, paid for by county tax dollars. And although they might be intimidating, they play a … [Read more...]
