Elder abuse fair empowers seniors, community
October 14, 2010
On Thursday, the Elder Abuse Task Force and Western Arizona Council of Governments teamed up to host an information fair to empower senior citizens by giving them the tools they need to protect themselves.
It also connected victims of elderly abuse with the resources which are available to help them cope.
The event was held at the Yuma Art Center.
“People came here to find out what their resources are and what their options are,” said Michelle Roden, Hospice Compassus care consultant.
It is important to educate senior citizens about the possibilities of elder abuse, and how to discern scams, said Candy Wheeler-Ruby, Yuma County Public Fiduciary.
“I think it is really good for them to know. When I started working with the Public Fiduciary's Office 15 years ago, I didn't even know there were scams like that out there, and it is unbelievable. They specifically target the elderly, so they definitely need to be aware of what is going on there. There are all kinds of scams in the Foothills. It still happens.”
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SOURCE: The Yuma Sun
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