Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:30 AM EDT
Elder abuse can take many forms — neglect, financial abuse or verbal, physical and sexual abuse. Thanks to local advocates, efforts have increased to make the community aware of this underreported problem.
Last year, caseworkers in the Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services investigated more than 200 cases of abuse against persons over age 65.
In an effort to call attention to the problem, members of the Schuylkill County Elder Abuse Task Force distributed hundreds of silver ribbons at local malls, businesses and senior centers for this week’s observance of Elder Abuse Prevention Week. People were asked to wear the ribbons in a show of support.
To learn more about elder abuse and its prevention, call the Office of Senior Services at 622-3103.
As fliers distributed with the silver ribbons state, “Elder abuse is not OK. It hurts us all.’’
Source: RepublicanHerald
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