World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Help spread the word for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is hard to imagine that anyone would deliberately want to harm an elderly person, but unfortunately, elder abuse is a widespread problem. Some instances of elder abuse are intended to exploit the person financially; you’ve probably heard of scams targeting seniors. In other cases, it’s simple negligence: Caregivers don’t provide the basic necessities, like nutritious food, appropriate medication, safety, or assistance with hygiene.
If you see something, say something.
Information courtesy of New Directions Shelter of Knox County