Kern County held a sold-out conference in Bakersfield for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, drawing over 200 attendees. - Financial abuse is the most common form, often disguised and hard to detect.
- For every reported case, about 24 go unreported, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. - Perpetrators are often family members, friends, or neighbors.
- By 2030, 25% of the population will be 60+, increasing potential victims. The conference aimed to educate professionals and the public on prevention and emerging trends.