According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), as many as 5 million older Americans are abused each year, and many of them live in nursing homes. Nursing homes use restraints with the intention to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Providers should report any suspicion of abuse; they do not need proof to make a report. Medical professionals ...

Q: I often wonder about some of the older adults in my neighborhood and whether they are being neglected by family or caregivers. What are some of the things I should look out for? A: Elder abuse is a ...