How big a problem is elder abuse?
It is estimated that about 5% of the senior population will experience some type of elder abuse during their lifetime. Older women make up 65% of the victims; 35% are men. Adult children, spouses, or other family members are the most common abusers. As the population of seniors 60 and over in Sonoma County is projected to nearly double by 2020, the incidence of elder abuse will also increase.
