Elder Abuse We All Need to Know the Signs of Elder Abuse Most of us have no tolerance for any type of abuse, especially to those who aren’t able to defend themselves. Each year, it’s estimated that five million seniors – that’s 5,000,000 people aged 65+ – are abused physically or taken advantage of financially. Even sadder is the ... Read More The Elder Abuse Problem: How to Protect Your Loved Ones It seems like one of the common principles that unite all cultures: Respect your elders. But sometimes it doesn’t work out that way. An under-appreciated problem The problem of elder abuse in our country — and it is a serious problem, with the Department of Health and Human ... Read More Top 8 Tips to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse Average loss incurred by victims of elder financial abuse: $90,000 Elder financial abuse is something every family should be aware of and discussing with their loved ones. At Home Helpers, we are committed to bringing awareness to the issue of elder financial abuse. ... Read More Home Helpers is Raising Awareness for Elderly Abuse & Neglect In support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Home Helpers is raising awareness about elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. Throughout the world, abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults remains a hidden problem that is largely under-recognized and under-reported. ... Read More