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 ...

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 ...

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 ...