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California’s population is projected to age rapidly in the coming decades. By the year 2030, adults over 65 will outnumber children under 18, according to data from the state’s department of finance. Today, seniors over 65 make up 14 percent of the population, but that number will increase to 23 …
Read More »Merced County authorities speak out against elder abuse
Merced County authorities are working to combat elder abuse, an under-reported crime affecting thousands of people each locally and around the world. Reports of possible elder abuse in Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Reported cases of elder abuse increase in Merced
June is Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month Merced County officials gather to speak about elder abuse Recognizing the warning signs of elder abuse is discussed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Nonprofit Looking To Open Elder Abuse Shelter
They’re called safe victims. "One who is unlikely to offer any opposition to his or her victimization, and also one that’s unlikely to report it," EASI Board President Renee Clift said. Each year, hundreds of thousands of elderly people are abused, neglected, and exploited, but the abuse often goes un-noticed. …
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