World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

                       

 

June 15^th  is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  This is a day set aside to bring greater recognition the under-identified and often unspoken problem of elder abuse.  In 2016, 247 incidents of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation were reported in Door County.  Unfortunately, many more incidents are not reported for a variety of reasons.  To learn more about elder abuse and what you can do, please visit www.eldermistreatment.usc.edu/ .

Sergeant Hougaard represents the Sturgeon Bay Police Department as an active member of the Elder and Adult-at-Risk Interdisciplinary Team – which works to raise community awareness regarding elder abuse and engages in case consultation (without identifying information) to assist all member organizations in providing the best service possible to those in need.

Please join the Senior Center all month to raise awareness of elder abuse and honor the older adults in our community.

• June 12^th – June 23^rd     Pinwheel display at the ADRC / Senior Center

Door County incidents of elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self-neglect, reflected in pinwheels on the lawn outside the ADRC / Senior Center  

• June 14^th and June 15^th   Wear purple to celebrate seniors and take a stand against elder abuse!
• June 26^th, 12:00 p.m.  Scams, Scams, Everywhere

Officer Chad Mielke of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department will give an informative presentation on scams and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

• June 29^th, 12:45 p.m.  HELP of Door County

Elder abuse advocate Judy Gregory will share information on the role of HELP of Door County in supporting older adults who have experienced intimate partner abuse.