Local professional believes elder abuse on the rise across Virginia Ian Price January 4, 2018 1 minute read A recent Wallet Hub study ranks Virginia as the 29th best state for elder-abuse protections. This comes as a local adult protective services spokesperson says elder abuse is increasing across the Commonwealth. More from WFIR’s Ian Price: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Republican’s name drawn in tie House of Delegates raceNext: Taubman names executive director – Cindy Petersen Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0