Archive for elder abuse

Editorials

Our view: Elder abuse awareness is all in the family

Elder abuse is not a problem isolated to any one state, region or even country. So widespread is ... Read more

Editorials

Our View: Elder abuse numbers are up, you can bring them down

The mission of Alabama’s Adult Protective Services Division is to “support and enable County Departments to protect elderly ... Read more

Local News

Department of Human Resources responds to Shirley’s Law

On March 24, Governor Kay Ivey signed Shirley’s Law, legislation creating a statewide elder abuse conviction registry. The ... Read more

Uncategorized

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Monday

More than 11,000 reports of suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults, including the elderly and disabled, ... Read more

State And Nation

Man charged with elder abuse of Stan Lee pleads not guilty

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former business manager to Stan Lee pleaded not guilty to elder abuse charges ... Read more

Local News

Officials talk prevention, support ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Life as an elderly person requires a lot of trust — trust your caregivers will treat you right, ... Read more