Elder Justice & Elder Abuse Awareness

Approximately one in 10 older adults experience maltreatment each year. Given the hidden nature of elder mistreatment, most incidents are never reported, leaving many elders to live with abuse bereft of relief or remedy. Abuse in later life can be devastating, resulting in significant medical, mental health, and financial losses.

Elder abuse is preventable, and everyone can take action to prevent elder abuse!

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th - Linked to the USC Center for Elder Justice and National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)