/tags/elder-abuse elder abuse en-US Copyright Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:00:00 GMT /law/2017-12-18/rights-and-protections-under-adult-guardianship Many seniors and adults with a disability or illness come under the care of a guardian, who manages their assets. How can you be certain a guardian is… Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:00:00 GMT /law/2017-12-18/rights-and-protections-under-adult-guardianship /community/2017-03-23/masons-shalom-center-works-to-protect-senior-citizens-suffering-abuse The National Council on Aging estimates that one in every 10 Americans, aged 60 or older, has been the victim of some type of abuse or neglect. But elder… Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT /community/2017-03-23/masons-shalom-center-works-to-protect-senior-citizens-suffering-abuse /health/2016-01-07/recognizing-the-signs-of-and-preventing-elder-abuse Elder abuse is a problem that affects hundreds of thousands of elderly individuals in the form of physical, sexual, psychological, financial abuse,… Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:30:00 GMT /health/2016-01-07/recognizing-the-signs-of-and-preventing-elder-abuse /health/2014-06-18/the-ongoing-efforts-to-stop-elder-abuse It can be physical, verbal, emotional, financial or a matter of neglect, but elder abuse is a growing problem in the U.S. Some studies indicate that 1 in… Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:00:05 GMT /health/2014-06-18/the-ongoing-efforts-to-stop-elder-abuse