As the population ages, a silent epidemic threatens to undermine the dignity and well-being of Ohio’s seniors. Elder abuse, an often hidden problem, can take many forms, from physical and emotional ...

Experts believe that a growing number of elderly people are becoming victims of abuse. The aging population and staff shortages in healthcare mean that more is falling on the shoulders of informal ...

Our article series this month focuses on elder abuse, which is a distressing reality for many senior citizens, manifesting in various forms such as physical, emotional and financial abuse. Past weeks ...

Retirement should be the most enjoyable time of your life. You've worked and saved to provide for yourself in your later years so that you can do things you enjoy. Given how hard you've prepared, it's ...

Over 97% of confirmed financial elder abuse cases in six years were not prosecuted. Sacramento County cannot reliably track cases sent to law enforcment for investigation. The grand jury said law ...

Marie Jean Oppermann deserved better and it could have gone much worse for Sandra E. Yankey. The latter got off with probation and a suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty to assaulting the ...

Rep. Jen Kiggans, a Republican from the second district of Virginia, said Friday at a Trump rally in Chesepeake, that President Biden's performance at last night's debate was an example of "elder ...

In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this month, our column has focused on how to prevent, identify, and report elder abuse. More than 200,000 cases of elder abuse are reported annually in ...

Madeline Shaw, from North Yorkshire, has been jailed for 18 months after she admitted stealing from her frail grandfather who ...

Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected]. Sacramento County Adult Protective ...