Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a chance for everyone around the world to better understand abuse and neglect of older people. Here are 5 facts about elder abuse and neglect: 1. Elder abuse instances happen mostly in the home where the senior lives. 2. One in every 10 elder adults experience some form of abuse in their lifetime. 3. The most common form of abuse is financial exploitation and extortion. 4. In around 90% of elder abuse and neglect incidents, the perpetrator is a family member. 5. Only one of every six instances of elder abuse and neglect is reported. Visit https://bit.ly/elderabuse2021 to learn how to identify and report elder abuse, and how you can help spread awareness. === If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Stiles for a free consultation by calling (661) 323-4000, or chat with us online at chainlaw.com. === #abuse #aging #elderabuse #ElderAbuseAwarenessMonth #eldercare #elderneglect #neglect #nursingfacility #nursinghome #WEAAD #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay #elderabuseawareness #Bakersfield #KernCounty #ChainCohnStiles #BakersfieldCA #BakersfieldCalifornia #KernCountyCA #personalinjury #workerscomp #workerscompensation #workinjury #injurylaw #injurylawyer #injuryattorney #accidentlawyer #accidentattorney #accidentlaw #wrongfuldeath