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According to the study, 51 percent of all instances of financial abuse of the elderly are crimes committed by strangers.
FORBES: Financial Abuse of the Elderly on the Rise, Study Finds
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MetLife conducted the study by analyzing news articles that referenced financial abuse of the elderly and extrapolating data from the findings.
FORBES: Financial Abuse of the Elderly on the Rise, Study Finds
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An investigation into the death of an elderly woman has revealed gaps in the understanding of domestic abuse in old age, experts warn.
BBC: Leigh-on-Sea case shows 'hidden' elderly domestic abuse
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There are more and more cases of physical and mental abuse, including neglect, suffered by the elderly at the hands of their families.
BBC: UN warns over impact of rapidly ageing populations
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The MP said his Support and Protection for Elderly People and Adults at Risk of Abuse Bill was the "over-arching and comprehensive" legislation that was "vital" to "reinforce" existing policies.
BBC: Elderly people 'need better protection from abuse'
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Christine Doorly, chairman of the safeguarding board, said she believed domestic abuse amongst the elderly was a "hidden issue".
BBC: Leigh-on-Sea case shows 'hidden' elderly domestic abuse
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"With imminent health cuts, growing numbers of elderly people and increasing levels of elder abuse the very last thing we need is to put vulnerable people, many of whom already think they are a financial or emotional burden to relatives, carers and the state, under pressure to end their lives through a change in the law, " he said.
BBC: Suicide couple reignite debate
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Once again we read about the disgraceful care of our elderly and frail population and once again I cringe with embarrassment as I read how we abuse the people who we have the privilege to care for.
BBC: 'Shame on us nurses'