By 7 San Diego, 04/24/26
“…Maria Erolina Delgado, 62, was charged last year by the California Attorney General’s Office for leaving the facility, J & M Happy Guest Home, “severely understaffed,” prosecutors said, resulting in multiple residents suffering from bed sores, dehydration and malnourishment. …”
Read entire article: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/woman-guilty-of-elder-abuse-at-j-m-happy-guest-home-gets-home-detention-probation/4013336/
By Dickson Post, 03/31/26
“…Samples’ grandfather told deputies his granddaughter injured his wife, who was on the floor bleeding. …”
Read the entire article: https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/dicksonpost/dickson-county-woman-charged-with-elder-abuse/
By Spectrum News, 03/20/26
“…According to the Ohio Attorney General’s office, there has been a 700% increase in elder abuse in Ohio in the last seven years. And since only about one in five of these crimes committed go reported, AG Yost sits down with In Focus host Mike Kallmeyer to let people all over the state know his office is here to help. …”
Read the entire article: https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/in-focus/2026/03/30/combatting-elder-abuse-in-ohio
By The Conversation, 03/11/2026
“…We asked participants about their adverse experiences since turning 60. This included hardships such as exposure to abuse, feeling lonely or socially isolated, struggling financially, difficulties accessing health or social care, and feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities. …”
Read the entire article: https://theconversation.com/abuse-loneliness-and-financial-strain-in-later-life-linked-to-poorer-health-276110
By CT Mirror, 01/15/2026
“…Elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes is not a mystery, not a surprise, and not an accident. It is the predictable, inevitable outcome of a system that allows the squeezing of profit from the bodies of the elderly while far too often delivering poor care in return…”
Read the entire article: https://ctmirror.org/2026/01/15/lets-stop-ignoring-whats-happening-in-americas-nursing-homes/
By The Hill, 09/01/2025
“…But far too many long-term care residents do experience threats to their health, safety and quality of life, such as abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and theft. In fact, average rates of elder abuse have increased in the U.S. by 84 percent since the COVID-19 pandemic…”
Read the entire article: https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5477954-ombudsman-program-elder-protection/
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
