Local professional believes elder abuse on the rise across Virginia Ian Price January 4, 2018 1 min 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 1 min read Franklin gets Beamer’s “blessing” before taking VT coaching job Web Staff November 21, 2025 0 2 min read Roanoke City Police partner with US Marshals Service for warrant operation Clark Palmer November 21, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford to dedicate new Vietnam veterans memorial Saturday Web Staff November 21, 2025 0