Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
To help prevent elder abuse, check in on the older adults in your life, including family members, friends and neighbors.
Elder abuse can affect anyone, but everyone can be part of the solution.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was observed June 15 and highlighted the importance of building strong support for elders. It is meant to bring people together to identify, address and prevent abuse.
As many as one in 10 older adults living at home have experienced abuse, including neglect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Locally, County Adult Protective Services processed more than 24,000 reports of elder abuse in fiscal year 2022-2023, which is a 19% increase over the previous year. The numb...
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