Abuse of elderly people worsened last yearBy Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNAThere were about 2,000 more reports of elderly people abuse last year than the year before, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said yesterday, advising people to call the 113 hotline if they witness any unusual injuries or behavior. The number of reports regarding domestic abuse against elderly people, defined as those aged 65 and older, has increased year on year, Department of Protective Services Director Kuo Tsai-jung (郭彩榕) said. The ministry recorded 20,000 calls of abuse against elderly people last year, with domestic violence from their grandchildren or children accounting for about 57 percent of the abuse, Kuo said. The ministry in 2024 recorded 24,396 reports of domestic violence against elderly people, or about 19,019 people, Kuo said. The number of abuse reports recorded last year was 26,684, and while it was still calculating how many people were involved, Kuo said that on paper, incidents appear to have increased.

Source: Taipei Times February 12, 2026 16:52 UTC