Clues that suggest a need for further information include reluctance on the part of the caregiver to leave the patient alone and discrepancy between objective data and what the caregiver says. Other ...

Elder abuse and neglect is a serious and prevalent problem that is estimated to affect 700,000 to 1.2 million older adults annually in this country. Only one in ten cases of elder abuse and neglect ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its screening recommendations for intimate partner violence and elder abuse June 24. About 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men are expected to experience ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) renewed its recommendation for intimate partner violence (IPV) screening and its call for more evidence on screening for abuse of older or vulnerable ...

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Elder abuse is any action — or lack of appropriate action — occurring in a relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person, according to the World ...

The US Preventive Services Task Force has concluded it cannot issue recommendations — neither for nor against — regarding screening older adults for caregiver abuse and neglect, even as new data ...

In a move to create a holistic and coordinated approach toward protecting the county’s senior population, the Bexar County Commissioners Court officially celebrated the creation of the Bexar County ...

Elder abuse is a complex and concerning issue that affects vulnerable older Americans in various ways and cost us more than $2.3 billion last year. It is important that we take action to address this ...

The Busan Saha Police Station and elderly welfare institutions have joined hands to resolve blind spots in elder abuse cases.