Elder Abuse

Elderly British abused, human rights violated while in home care

Jared Yee | 03 December 2011

The basic needs and human rights of elderly people receiving home care in England often go unfulfilled and physical and financial abuse happen too often, claims a report.

Elderly man allegedly shot sick wife to death in ‘‘mercy killing’’ at nursing home

Jared Yee | 26 November 2010

Man suspected of killing wife of almost 70 years

Research on mistreatment of dementia patients by caregivers

Jared Yee | 03 July 2010

Research highlights abuse

What about more mundane forms of torture?

Michael Cook | 27 March 2010

What about nursing home scandals?