Aging Life Care AssociationElder Abuse Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/elder-abuse/ The experts in aging well. Thu, 28 May 2026 16:56:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-ALCA_Logos_icon_cropped2-32x32.png Elder Abuse Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/elder-abuse/ 32 32 93799987 Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/june-15th-is-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:49:23 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2575 Elder Abuse Awareness: Shattering Myths and Taking Action //// By: Jullie Gray, DSW, MSW, LICSW, CMC – Aging Life Care Association™ Member   //// June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults. This global event aims to foster a better understanding of … Continue reading Elder Abuse: Shattering Myths and Taking Action →

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]]> 2575 Caring for our Elders and Raising Abuse Awareness https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/caring-for-our-elders-and-raising-abuse-awareness/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:37:07 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2069 Nearly 1 in 10 American senior citizens are abused or neglected each year, yet only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse is brought to the attention of authorities, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Elder abuse can mean physical and psychological harm, but it also may manifest through financial exploitation … Continue reading Caring for our Elders and Raising Abuse Awareness →

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]]> 2069 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/7-common-myths-about-elder-abuse2020/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:57:59 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2038 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk and … Continue reading 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse →

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]]> 2038 Addressing the Mental Health Concerns of Seniors in the Corona-virus World https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/addressing-the-mental-health-concerns-of-seniors-in-the-corona-virus-world/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:04:57 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1912 by: Bunni Dybnis, MA, LMFT, CMC COVID-19 has dramatically changed our world. The news, warnings, restrictions, instructions, double messages, shortages, politics, financial implications are never-ending.  Most are resilient.  After the initial chaos, fears, panic, and confusion, the emotional upheaval will settle down.  Most will adapt to the changing world as we have adjusted to life’s … Continue reading Addressing the Mental Health Concerns of Seniors in the Corona-virus World →

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]]> 1912 Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/observe-recognize-prevent-7-common-myths-elder-abuse/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 18:49:13 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1537 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk and … Continue reading Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse →

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]]> 1537 Protect Aging Parents from Tax Scams https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/protect-aging-parents-from-tax-scams/ Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:00:57 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1487 Being caught in tax scams can happen to anyone even though most of us think we’re too smart to get fleeced.  Unfortunately, even the most cautious person can get ripped-off.  When older adults are defrauded, the effects can be devastating. With tax season officially underway, here’s what you need to know to protect aging parents … Continue reading Protect Aging Parents from Tax Scams →

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]]> 1487 The 7 Biggest Myths about Elder Abuse https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-7-biggest-myths-about-elder-abuse/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:44:03 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1226 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk … Continue reading The 7 Biggest Myths about Elder Abuse →

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]]> 1226 Tax Scams Targeting the Elderly https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/tax-scams-targeting-the-elderly/ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 17:30:31 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1016 Being caught in tax scams can happen to anyone even though most of us think we’re too smart to get fleeced.  Unfortunately, even the most cautious person can get ripped-off.  When older adults are defrauded, the effects can be devastating. Your Aging Parents are at Risk of Fraud during Tax Season: What you can do … Continue reading Tax Scams Targeting the Elderly →

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]]> 1016 4 Steps to Getting Rid of Junk Mail https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/4-steps-to-getting-rid-of-junk-mail/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 23:13:25 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=883 A great way to help an aging loved one get rid of clutter is to help them control the amount of junk mail that floods their mailbox. Especially after the holidays and end-of-year solicitations, the pile could be hiding important bills or notices. Assisting with the mail also gives you an opportunity to look for … Continue reading 4 Steps to Getting Rid of Junk Mail →

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]]> 883 Today is the White House Conference on Aging https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/today-is-the-white-house-conference-on-aging/ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:11:26 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=467 A Look at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging and Regional Forums from ALCA Public Policy Committee Chair by Frank E. Baskin, LICSW, C-ASWCM – Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Public Policy Committee Chair   HISTORY About every ten years (beginning in 1961) the White House organizes a conference on aging (#WHCOA). People … Continue reading Today is the White House Conference on Aging →

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