Elder Abuse
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Preventing Elder Abuse
Older people who suffer financial or physical abuse tend to have one thing in common. They’re usually living alone and are isolated. That gives caregivers and others their opportunities. In this article, a former prosecutor of elder abuse argues that adult children bear a responsibility to stay in touch with their parents frequently to be […]
Looking Out for Elder Abuse
Elder abuse always has been a problem in the U.S., but a largely hidden problem. Most victims are believed not to report to anyone what happened, and governments don’t devote many resources to uncovering and dealing with the issue. But that’s changing as the population ages. More resources are being devoted to the problem, and […]
