Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Department on Aging encourages everyone to learn the warning signs, how to report abuse
Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Acting Director Mary Killough is reminding Illinoisans of when and how to report suspected cases of abuse.
“Elder abuse is a devastating and often hidden reality that affects thousands of older Illinoisans,” said IDoA Acting Director Mary Killough. “But none of us are powerless in the fight against abuse. The first step toward prevention is to educate ourselves and others about what elder abuse is, where it happens, and how to recognize and report it.”
Elder abuse is characterized as an act causing any phy...
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