By Mary Larson LW contributor Leisure World Democrats and their supporters are reminded that the District 2 election to replace outgoing board member Michelle Steel on the Orange County Board of Supervisors will take place on March 9. Vote-bymail will begin on Feb. 8, with vote centers opening on Feb. 27. On Jan. 9, Democratic supporters, volunteers and friends from around the county participated

by Cindy Tostado, LCSW GRF member resource and assistance liaison The abuse of elders and dependent adults occurs at all income levels, gender, race, ethnicity, educational background and geographic locations. Older adults age 65 and up and dependent adults age 18 to 65 are often targeted. Victims will often live in silence, unwilling to seek assistance for fear of retaliation, embarrassment,