For nearly 20 years, people have recognized June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Leaders say Elder Abuse Awareness Day reminds the community to check in with elderly family members and neighbors, as they are often a target for scams and abuse.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Did you know June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? Communities across the world are encouraged to wear purple and display banners, posters and yard signs along ...

WATCH: 'Often underreported': Western New York leaders recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day The Department of Senior Services receives over 3,000 reports of suspected elder abuse each year.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes announced a new elder abuse registry aimed to protect seniors. This list will be updated monthly and contain civil, criminal, and administrative actions.

According to those in attendance, at the top of the list across the Commonwealth is financial abuse. "Are they unable to pay their rent because they're paying a scammer?,” asked Jones.

They are victims,” he said of both kinds of elder abuse. He said there are only two or three cases a year where elder abuse involves physical harm to a person, but financial cases are more regular.

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the Alabama Securities Commission is calling attention to this issue.

VENTURA, Calif-Grey Law of Ventura County, which provides free legal advice to seniors, is mourning a longtime volunteer. Attorney Deborah Sutherland-Hocamp dedicated her legal career to helping ...

Joining WSFA, Breana Dawson with South Central Development Commission, explaining the importance of Elder abuse Awareness and how to report any abuse.