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.

Third Baptist Church in San Francisco honored civil rights legend Rev. Dr. Amos Brown with pastor emeritus status after 49 years leading the congregation.

Significant, persistent failures in the system for protecting older adults have led to devastating consequences, Spotlight PA has found.

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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.

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.

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

Financial losses from elder fraud schemes skyrocketed by43% in 2024, with Americans over 60 losing nearly $5 billion to scammers, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.