Elderly abuse has become one of the biggest issues threatening the older population of the United States. It wasn’t that long ago that no one was talking about this epidemic that has divested the lives of thousands of people each year. In recent years, many states have made the effort to pass legislation to help victims of elderly abuse. Michigan has taken many steps to ensure the safety and protection of any individual that simply reaches out to one of the multiple organizations set up to assis...

Financial abuse has been reported in Arizona as one of the most prevalent forms of abuse against the elderly. The reasons these numbers are so staggering and a lot more go unreported is that the elderly feel embarrassed or afraid because the perpetrator is statistically a family member, caregiver, or friend. The predators pretend to play roles of support for these the elderly. This is why they are afraid of the repercussions that would follow speaking up. Under revised statutes in the Arizona st...

Unfortunately, thousands of reports flood into the Adult Protection Services center about abuse in Arizona. Estimates suggest that the number of elder abuse in Arizona is much greater than what is being reported. Most of the time, the only thing preventing elders from seeking help is fear. If you know someone or someone close to you that is suffering from elder abuse, it’s up to you to stand up for them. Elder Abuse Arizona: Statistics According to the Arizona Attorney General, Tom Horne, negl...

Financial elder abuse is a rapidly growing problem amount the 60+ age groups in most states. Year after year, thousands of elderly people are being cheated out of their money by either their family members or people in positions of authority over the, Most elders don’t report the issue, they see it as a sign of weakness and even blame themselves for their loss. The state of Illinois has made amazing strides over the last few years to educate bank employees and other financial service workers on ...

With the general rise in Elder Abuse as a result in the increase of the elderly population, states are being forced to reevaluate their laws and regulations on the subject. Illinois is just one of many states that have been seeing an increase in elderly abuse. The most common form of abuse is neglect, but there are more subtle and more violent types of abuse against the elderly, the leading problem in Illinois seems to be neglectful abuse. Elders from Illinois should know that there are plenty o...