By US News, 3/20/2025
“…A 2021 study found that 1 in 5 older adults experienced elder abuse during the pandemic. This was an increase from previous data that found that 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 experienced elder abuse. The World Health Organization now estimates that 1 in 6 adults over the age of 60 have experienced elder abuse…”
Read the entire article: https://health.usnews.com/senior-care/articles/elder-abuse-signs-types-and-what-to-do
By Kentucky Lantern, 02/27/25
“…The ombudsman’s job is to investigate and resolve complaints about agencies in the cabinet, including protective services for children and elderly Kentuckians. …”
Read the entire article: https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/bill-advances-to-ensure-auditor-has-access-to-information-about-child-elder-abuse-complaints/
By Syracuse.com, 02/07/25
“…I do hope you will continue to support and refer people to domestic violence helplines and resources, but I also urge you to include local elder abuse hotlines in cases involving older adults. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.syracuse.com/advice/2025/02/dear-annie-make-no-mistake-elder-abuse-is-domestic-violence.html
By KMZU, 01/22/25
“…Three hospice workers reported to police that the patient was left in the care of 47-year-old Tammy Lynn Stark, who had neglected the patient for several days. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.kmzu.com/news/designated-caregiver-arrested-on-charges-of-drug-possession-and-elder-abuse/article_2d3f5cfe-d751-11ef-bea5-478be7452cf2.html
By Black Press USA, 11/5/2024
“The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released its annual report to Congress on efforts to
combat elder fraud, abuse, and neglect. The report details over 300 enforcement actions
against more than 700 defendants accused of targeting older adults. The department
recovered nearly $700 million, disrupted major transnational schemes, and prosecuted
cases involving substandard care at nursing homes and serious rights violations in
veterans’ facilities.”
Read the entire article: https://blackpressusa.com/doj-targets-elder-fraud-and-nursing-
home-abuse-in-sweeping-nationwide-actions/
By Main Street Media, 10/21/24
“…To help fight elder abuse, lawmakers passed legislation this year requiring district attorneys to provide confidentiality for those who report information regarding elder abuse. Under the law, those who come forward can still be interviewed, but their identity will be protected. The legislation also clarifies these individuals’ information must be reported to the district attorney from adult protective services. …”
Read the entire article: https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/columnists-opinion-pulaskicitizen/state-senate-update-new-laws-target-elder-abuse-protect-vulnerable-adults/
By Newsweek, 10/08/24
“…Elder abuse continues to be a problem across the U.S. and a new report from RP Legal Group has ranked states for the number of reported incidents, based on data from the National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System.
Read the entire article: https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-states-highest-level-elder-abuse-1966064
By Q News, 10/10/24
“…“The landmark National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study led by AIFS indicated that approximately 15% of people aged 65+ reported an experience of elder abuse in the 12 months prior – including physical, sexual, financial or neglect,” Dr Gahan said. …”
Read the entire article: https://qnews.com.au/new-study-to-investigate-abuse-and-mistreatment-of-older-lgbt-people/
By Cafe Mom, 09/25/24
“…Marcee Gray, the mother of the suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, has been indicted in Ben Hill County, Georgia, accused of taping her then-73-year-old mother to a chair, stealing her phone and damaging her home in November. …”
Read the entire article: https://cafemom.com/news/mother-of-georgia-school-shooting-suspect-is-indicted-on-elder-abuse-charges
By Local 10, 08/30/24
“…Surveillance footage recorded at 8:13 p.m., 8:40 p.m., and 8:58 p.m. that day showed CNA Nerissa Betton “engaging in physically abusive behavior toward several patients,” according to the police report.In one video, Betton appeared to repeatedly strike and stab a 78-year-old man with her hands and a metal fork, inflicting wounds on his right leg and forehead that caused “profuse bleeding,” police said. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/08/30/nursing-assistant-accused-of-stabbing-man-78-with-fork-at-fort-lauderdale-rehab-center/
