By World Health Organization, 06/15/2024
“…Around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year. Rates of abuse of older people are high in institutions such as nursing homes and long-term care facilities, with 2 in 3 staff reporting that they have committed abuse in the past year.
Read the entire article: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/abuse-of-older-people
By The Press-Enterprise, 06/02/2024
“…As the youngest of the baby boomers turn 60 this year, issues affecting the elderly are sure to become more prominent. One of the most pressing concerns for seniors is elder abuse. As many as 5 million older Americans experience abuse every year, according to the National Council on Aging…”
Read the entire article: https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/06/02/yes-elder-abuse-can-land-you-in-prison-and-cost-thousands-in-fines/
By The Canadian Record, 05/13/2024
“…Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June is a time dedicated to raising awareness and empowering communities to take action to protect seniors. Every year, thousands of older adults in Texas fall victim to abuse, neglect and financial exploitation…”
Read the entire article: https://www.canadianrecord.com/community/elder-abuse-awareness-month-texas-protecting-our-seniors
By Daily Progress, 04/07/2024
“…The elder and vulnerable adult abuse and neglect bill empowers multijurisdictional grand juries to investigate financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult as well as abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult…”
Read the entire article: https://dailyprogress.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/youngkin-general-assembly-legislation-vetoes-signings-elder-abuse/article_86b2d42c-1f09-5958-a627-d4b4d6c6233b.html
By Forbes, 02/05/2024
“…Elder abuse is more common than one might think; approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of abuse. It is a critical public health issue that results in poor health outcomes and increased mortality among older adults of all races, cultures, sexual orientations, social classes, and geographic areas…”
Read the entire article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sophieokolo/2024/02/05/the-other-side-of-elder-abuse-heres-what-older-caregivers-face/?sh=2893e5052a1f
By The Leaders, 01/21/2024
“…”Powers of Attorney are often signed by older persons to allow a trusted relative or friend to conduct their financial affairs when they are no longer able. The vast majority carry out these duties in a caring and responsible way but there has been an increase in the number of cases of abuse using these powers.”…”
Read the entire article: https://www.theleader.com.au/story/8488021/strengthening-laws-for-powers-of-attorney-to-prevent-elder-financial-abuse/
By Wallet Hub, 12/13/2023
“…WalletHub is raising awareness of this critical issue by comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 16 key indicators of elder abuse protection in 3 overall categories…”
Read the entire article: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-best-elder-abuse-protection/28754
By The Conversation, 11/09/2023
“…Each year, many older Australians experience abuse, neglect or financial exploitation, usually at the hands of their adult children or other close relatives…”
Read the entire article: https://theconversation.com/about-1-in-6-older-australians-experiences-elder-abuse-here-are-the-reasons-they-dont-get-help-216827
