There are 2 article(s) tagged Elder Abuse:

• November 2019

  • Shelby County DA: Elder abuse is under-reported and growing

    Prosecutors in the Special Victims Unit of the Shelby County District Attorney's Office handle nearly 75 cases each year in which an elderly person is the victim of physical or financial crimes. Statistics suggest only one out of 14 cases is ever reported. 

    By Amy Weirich November 18, 2019

• October 2019

  • Protecting older Memphians from financial fraud

    Older Memphis residents should prepare for and find trusted advisers or loved ones to help them combat financial exploitation, local experts say.

    By Christin Yates October 09, 2019