06/15/2026
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The truth is, elder abuse does not always look the way people expect it to. It is not always obvious. It does not always happen in a facility. And the people experiencing it are often too scared, too isolated, or too dependent on their abuser to say a word.
That silence is exactly why today matters.
Here are some statistics that stopped us in our tracks:
πΉ 1 in 10 older adults experiences some form of elder abuse each year
πΉ An estimated 5 million older Americans are abused, neglected, or exploited every single year
πΉ Only 1 in 24 cases ever gets reported
πΉ Seniors who experience abuse are 2.5 times more likely to die prematurely than those who do not
If you have an aging parent, grandparent, or neighbor and something feels off, trust that feeling. Ask questions. Show up. And if you need support getting a trusted caregiver in place, Visiting Angels Serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Waynesville, and the Surrounding Areas is here for you.