Elder Abuse on the Rise in New Mexico

New Mexico is seeing a shocking surge in elder abuse cases—with nearly 18,000 logged this year—highlighting a nationwide crisis: one in ten adults over 60 face abuse, often due to isolation or health struggles. Warning signs include unexplained injuries, mood swings, hygiene issues, or financial trouble. If you spot something, report it immediately via New Mexico’s 24/7 Adult Protective Services hotline. Awareness and action can save lives. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/263f55b35ffdf8e1