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SAN ANTONIO — Since 2010, confirmed cases of elder abuse in Bexar County are down nearly 54%. On the surface, it’s encouraging news. But advocates say the number doesn’t tell the whole story: the senior population has grown dramatically yet caseloads have stayed the same. Because of that, there’s a huge concern cases of elder abuse are …

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In this youth-obsessed culture, it’s not too surprising that some young people view older people with disdain. The problem, some researchers say, is when that “ageism” results in negative discrimination, or if younger people develop an unhealthy fear of getting older themselves. Or worse, when older people are exposed to negative stereotypes about aging — …

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