Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Lifts Voices on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Elder abuse is widespread. Every year, one in 10 older Americans, ages 60-plus, are victims of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. According to data, as high as 5 million elders are abused each year. However, research suggests that only one in 14 cases of abuse are actually reported to authorities. Elders who have been abused … Continue reading Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Lifts Voices on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day