June is a very important month- and not just because it means the beginning of summer! June is both national safety month and world elder abuse awareness month, a time to set aside and reflect on the safety of our relatives and vulnerable community members. All month on the blog we’re going to explore different of types of elder abuse, resources, and easy things we can all do to prevent elder abuse.
We all deserve to lead happy and healthy lives free from abuse as we age, yet older people are mistreated more often than we think. Everyone has the power to protect vulnerable older adults in their community. Today we’re participating in the USC Center for Elder Justice’s Finish the Sentence Campaign. Our own Sunnie Lain, President & CEO of Catholic Charities Washtenaw County will be sharing one way she believes anyone can prevent elder abuse.
Get Involved
- Download the template here.
- Finish the Sentence.
- Share a picture of you and your submission using the hashtag #WEAAD
- Invite others to keep it going.
- Share resources and have an open dialogue about what we can do at the personal, community, and state level to protect our vulnerable older adults.
Keep watching the blog all month to learn more about elder abuse prevention.
The Senior Resource Connect Good Neighbor Training offers concrete steps to help friends and neighbors connect with services and resources for seniors and can be viewed online. To schedule a community presentation, email [email protected]
