Nearly 25% of our state's population is over the age of 60. National studies have shown that about 1 in 10 seniors is a victim of elder abuse. Sadly, That's nearly 300,000 Ohioans [who are victims of elder abuse]. Elder abuse can take many forms. It can be physical, sexual or psychological abuse. It can include neglect, abandonment or financial exploitation. Last year, there were 36,000 reports of potential elder abuse in Ohio. (00:38–00:44)
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