CarePartners, UTHealth Houston, and Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Team Up on “Carmel B. Dyer Second Family Program”
Collaboration Prevents Elder Abuse, Tackles Pandemic-Related Isolation and Loneliness, and Brings Care and Compassion to Neighborhood’s Solitary Elders HOUSTON, TX – Realizing the pandemic might be “old news” for healthy people, yet it continues to severely isolate...
Carmel B. Dyer Second Family Program
In spring 2021, Houston lost the incomparable Dr. Carmel B. Dyer, a renowned geriatrician who dedicated her life to making geriatric healthcare accessible to all Houstonians, especially those in underserved communities. In 2021, Elderabuse.org gave a significant...
When a Family Member Causes Harm
For many older persons, family represents comfort and belonging, and home is typically considered a safe environment. However, 25 years ago this country finally recognized a national hidden problem called “elder abuse and neglect.” The term elder abuse and neglect, or...
Summer 2019 Recap: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and More!
Usually during the Summertime things calm down for professionals, but there has been no resting for elder abuse advocates throughout the country. Every day, experts across the field including law enforcement, doctors, social workers, lawyers, accountants,...
Financial Elder Abuse Highlighted on Reddit AMA “Ask Me Anything”
On Friday, July 12, 2019, Marketplace Morning Report host David Brancaccio and Elderabuse.org Board member Dr. Mark Lachs participated in an “Ask Me Anything” on the website Reddit.com. An online audience from around the country asked them questions about...
Celebrating World Elder Abuse Awareness on Saturday, June 15, 2019
Older adults deserve dignity and respect. Not abuse. On Saturday, June 15, 2019 millions of people around the world will recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). In 2007, the United Nations adopted June 15 as a day to raise awareness of this...
Donor Spotlight: Carrie Rubenstein, MD, Swedish Medical Center in Seattle
A big thank you to Carrie Rubenstein, MD, at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, for fundraising for Elderabuse.org! Carrie is a doctor that cares for patients of all ages but is particularly passionate about caring for older adults. She is also the...
Elder Financial Abuse: Safety Plan
By Page Ulrey, JD Elder financial abuse has become a costly epidemic in the United States, yet for the most part, it has remained in the shadows. A few facts: Over $6 billion (some believe as high as $36 Billion) were lost to elder financial abuse from 2013-2017. 1 in...
Elderabuse.org is Featured on Marketplace Special Reporting Series “Brains and Losses”
NEW YORK, NY (May 17, 2019) – Announced today, Marketplace will release a series of special reporting featuring Elderabuse.org spokesperson, Dr. Mark Lachs, about elderly financial vulnerability. Elder financial abuse has become a costly epidemic in the United States, yet for the most part, has remained in the shadows. $6 billion was lost to elder […]
Elder Abuse Resource: Safety Plan
SAFETY PLAN OVERVIEW This safety plan is for older adults who may be abused by or afraid of their spouse/partner, adult child, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews or other family members. It is also a resource for those helping an older adult who may be in danger. It is important to plan in advance for how […]