Steven C. Peck, who serves in the leadership of the California Elder Abuse Prevention Foundation, spoke publicly this month about the risks facing a growing population of older adults, and about how families can recognize warning signs earlier.
The remarks came in a statement issued on August 7, 2026 by the Peck Law Group, where he is the founder and principal attorney. The statement urged families to learn the signs of mistreatment and neglect before harm becomes serious, and framed the issue around what older adults are owed rather than around litigation.
Every dependent adult deserves to be treated with dignity. They deserve to spend their final years in safety, dignity, and peace—not fear.
Steven C. Peck, Esq.
That idea sits close to the reason this Foundation exists. Elder abuse is often quiet, and it is frequently noticed first by a family member who senses that something has changed. Public attention to the subject makes that recognition more likely, and makes it easier for people to act on a concern instead of waiting.
Source
The statement was published by the National Law Review: Peck Law Group Calls Attention to Elder Abuse Risks Facing America’s Growing Older Population, August 7, 2026.
This entry records a public statement by a member of the Foundation’s leadership. It was issued by the Peck Law Group, not by the Foundation, and it is noted here because the subject is directly relevant to the Foundation’s work.