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: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Republican’s name drawn in tie House of Delegates raceNext: Taubman names executive director – Cindy Petersen Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025