Approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60plus have experienced some form of elder abuse. In 2024, there were 36,415 reports concerning the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults aged 60 and older in Virginia. Many cases go unreported. As our population ages and becomes more socially isolated, the incidence of elder abuse is expected to rise.
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