Abuse of the elderly
The article highlights the neglect and discrimination faced by elderly people in Ecuador, especially regarding pensions and timely support from the government.
Woman arrested after attempting to set fire to mother-in-law's house with an elderly man and two children inside in MT
A 23-year-old woman was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after threatening family members and attempting to set her mother-in-law's house on fire while two children were present.
Suspect of killing an elderly man with a hoe is arrested by the police in Piracicaba
The PM arrested a man who confessed to killing a 61-year-old cart driver in Piracicaba, Brazil, after he attempted to evade capture.
Elderly man stabbed to death by his daughter and her girlfriend in Guzolândia
An 85-year-old man was brutally murdered by his daughter and her girlfriend in Guzolândia, São Paulo, amid allegations of past abuse.
Elderly man sentenced to over 129 years for the rape of 9 children in an indigenous community of Tapajós
An elderly man was sentenced to over 129 years in prison for the rape of nine children from a Solimões indigenous community in the Tapajós region of Santarém, Brazil.
'Controlling' couple who left elderly parents with just 28p launch appeal against conviction
Gary and Diane Mansell, convicted of fraud and money laundering for exploiting their elderly parents' finances, are appealing their six-year prison sentences.
Man arrested on suspicion of mistreatment and financial exploitation against his own mother in Ananindeua
A man in Ananindeua, Brazil, was arrested for allegedly mistreating and financially exploiting his elderly mother.
Family Attempts to Send Elderly Man in a Parcel, How the Truth Was Revealed
In a bizarre incident in Bengaluru, Karnataka, a family attempted to courier an elderly man bundled in a sack, which was captured on CCTV.
Family Tried to Send Elderly Man as Parcel in a Sack, Video Reveals
A shocking incident in Bengaluru, Karnataka, involved a family attempting to courier an elderly man inside a sack, which was caught on CCTV.
New information about the 80-year-old man who languished in horrifying conditions in a basement in Helsinki
The Helsinki police have progressed in their investigation regarding an 80-year-old man who allegedly lived in inhuman and degrading conditions in a basement for over 20 years.
Elderly woman dies hospitalized with necrosis and signs of sedation after leaving nursing home in Tupã
An 83-year-old woman died after being hospitalized with necrosis and signs of sedation following her discharge from a private nursing home in Tupã, Brazil.
"Damn it, open your legs" - Caregiver raged at dementia patient and called her "smelly lump"
A caregiver in Finland was dismissed following serious accusations of abusive behavior towards a dementia patient.
Elderly man beaten by driver after traffic accident in Anápolis; video
A 68-year-old man was brutally beaten by a 32-year-old driver following a traffic accident in Anápolis, Brazil, with the incident captured on security cameras.
Elderly man arrested on suspicion of vulnerable sexual abuse against three grandchildren under 10 in RS
A 63-year-old man has been arrested in Canoas, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing his three grandchildren, aged 3, 4, and 8.
Police investigate fraud against doctor who lost almost R$ 1 million in the interior of SP
The Civil Police of São Paulo is investigating a case of fraud involving a doctor who was defrauded of nearly R$ 1 million by a close associate.
Man is arrested suspected of invading father's house and stealing R$ 1,500 in the interior of Amazonas
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Novo Airão, Brazil, for allegedly invading his elderly father's home and stealing R$ 1,500.
Arrested for taking advantage of an elderly friend in ICU to steal 1,000 euros from his account
A young man has been arrested for allegedly stealing over 1,000 euros from his elderly friend's bank account while the friend was hospitalized in the ICU, believing he was close to dying.
Duo Pretending to be Police Officers to Rob Elderly Man Arrested in Mogi das Cruzes
Two men and a woman have been arrested in Mogi das Cruzes for allegedly posing as police officers to rob a 79-year-old retiree.
Elderly man arrested suspected of raping his granddaughter, in the Agreste region of Paraíba
A 73-year-old man was arrested in Ingá, Paraíba, on suspicion of raping his 22-year-old granddaughter who has an intellectual disability.
What we know about the medium suspected of committing a million-dollar scam against elderly in-laws
A medium and leader of a spiritist center has been indicted for fraud and abuse against an elderly couple in Fortaleza after their daughters reported missing more than R$ 5 million from their parents' accounts.
CASE IN FINLAND: Man under strong drug influence raped a demented woman
A man in his forties, under the influence of drugs, repeatedly raped a 77-year-old demented woman in Helsinki, whom he previously knew.
Elderly man wanted for the rape of an 11-year-old girl is arrested in Boa Vista
An 82-year-old man who had been avoiding capture for over four years was arrested in Boa Vista for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl in 2021.
Medium is investigated for diverting millions of reais from elderly in-laws through 'spirit advice'
A medium in Fortaleza is being investigated for allegedly siphoning millions from his elderly in-laws using spiritual guidance.
Woman arrested after stabbing elderly woman in the neck while sleeping in MT
A 22-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 62-year-old woman in the neck while she slept in General Carneiro, Brazil.
Elderly man arrested on suspicion of raping 11-year-old niece in Paraíba's Agreste
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in Paraíba, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually assaulting his 11-year-old niece during a family gathering.
Elderly man convicted of raping six-year-old neighbor is arrested in Benedito Bentes, Maceió
A 62-year-old man was arrested in Maceió for sexually abusing his six-year-old neighbor and showing her adult content videos.
Woman robbed of jewelry by fake home aide
An elderly woman in Oslo was robbed of her jewelry by a person impersonating a home care aide who claimed to be there for a blood pressure check.
Fugitive sentenced to more than 33 years for 'Good Night, Cinderella' scam against the elderly is arrested in Rio
Elisangela Pereira da Rocha Andrade, known as Zanja, was arrested in Rio de Janeiro after being a fugitive since March 2025, convicted for a scam targeting the elderly.
Woman arrested for violating protective order and threatening elderly father in Santarém
A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, for breaching a protective order meant to safeguard her 63-year-old father.
New images show nursing technician assaulting elderly man with Alzheimer's; strong images
New footage reveals nursing technician César Augusto Santos de Souza assaulting an 86-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease in Goiânia, Brazil.
Man Throws His 76-Year-Old Mother from the Fourth Floor in Riga; Elderly Woman Dies
A man in Riga has killed his 76-year-old mother by throwing her from a fourth-floor balcony after allegedly assaulting her, before injuring himself in an attempt to flee from the police.
Violence Against the Elderly: Bruises Blamed on Fragile Skin
A report highlights a troubling increase in violence against elderly women in Sweden, with many feeling ashamed to report their experiences.
Elderly man tortured by caregiver had already suffered other abuses, police say
An 86-year-old man in Goiânia, Brazil, was subjected to ongoing abuse by his caregiver, with incidents captured on security cameras and reported to the police.
Suspect arrested after attacking elderly man with hammer in the interior of SP
A 50-year-old woman has been arrested for assaulting a 78-year-old man with a hammer in Boa Esperança do Sul, Brazil, following a domestic dispute.
Caregiver and husband arrested on suspicion of forcing elderly man to make a will and transfer assets to the couple
A caregiver and her husband were arrested in Brazil for allegedly extorting an 86-year-old man to transfer his assets to them under threat.
Bedridden elderly man tortured by caregiver in Goiânia; video is graphic
An 86-year-old bedridden man diagnosed with Alzheimer's was tortured by his own caregiver in Goiânia, Brazil, as revealed by security camera footage.
Need to Reduce Violence Against Elderly Citizens
The Elderly Citizens' Association calls on the Icelandic government to investigate and reduce the prevalence of violence against older individuals.
Woman arrested in AL for defrauding elderly for R$ 80 thousand
A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Igaci, Alagoas, for committing fraud against elderly individuals and money laundering, causing losses estimated over R$ 80 thousand.
Horrific murder in Prienai district: young people who could fit the victim's grandchildren carried out the execution after a wave of bullying
A retired man was found dead in a multi-story building in Užuguostis, allegedly killed after enduring prolonged bullying and assault by local youths.
Intent to Kill Her Husband After 50 Years Together: 'If He's Gone, It Would Be Better'
A 71-year-old woman is accused of killing her husband of nearly 50 years, fueled by the strains of elderly care and personal crises, culminating in an act of desperation amid his pleas for mercy.
In Jhansi, a youth removed earrings saying 'Bua Pranam'
A man was arrested in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh for fraudulently acquiring jewelry from an elderly woman by feigning a familial relationship.
Glasgow gym owner conned pensioner out £300K for designer clothes and casino
A Glasgow gym owner, Margaret Cassidy, has been convicted of defrauding her elderly aunt, Elizabeth Murphy, of over £300,000, using the funds for personal lavish expenditures and building a gym.
Body in the Woods, Son Confesses: "I Killed Mom for Her Pension"
A son has confessed to murdering his elderly mother for financial gain, leading to his arrest for aggravated homicide and concealment of a corpse.
Drunken Neighbor Forced Immobile Elderly Woman to Perform Oral Sex. Received Suspended Sentence
A Czech man has received a suspended sentence for forcing an elderly, immobile woman to perform oral sex while under the influence of alcohol.
In France, a 79-year-old man is being investigated for the abuse of 89 children and the murder of a mother and aunt
A 79-year-old man in France is under investigation for allegedly abusing 89 children and murdering a mother and her aunt.
Personal slapped elderly people in a residence in Jönköping – the municipality acts after alarm
The Jönköping municipality has taken action following reports of abuse in a care facility, attributing issues to rapid resident relocation and staff shortages.
The Minister Places Responsibility on Municipalities After Abuse of the Elderly
Elderly Minister Anna Tenje emphasizes that municipalities bear significant responsibility following revelations of abuse against the elderly.
Man arrested in Maranhão suspected of assaulting his elderly visually impaired mother
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Caxias, Maranhão, on suspicion of assaulting his elderly mother who has a visual impairment, and he is being investigated for domestic violence.
Lamia: 53-year-old man imprisoned for beating his elderly father
A 53-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting his elderly father in Lamia.
UN Convention: There is no right to violence-free care in Germany
The article discusses the lack of a legal framework in Germany to guarantee violence-free care for the elderly, emphasizing the importance of a UN convention to establish rights for older individuals who often suffer abuse.