Event Held in Arizona to Combat Elder Abuse
The Yuma Sun reports that the Yuma County Elder Abuse Task Force hosted an event in Arizona to provide senior citizens the proper tools and information to be able to protect themselves against elder abuse. The Yuma County Elder Abuse Task Force worked together with the Western Arizona Council of Governments to host the event at the Yuma Art Center.
The information provided will include statistical analysis of elder abuse cases as well as shared experiences involving elder abuse or neglect. Aside from educating the public on the signs of elder abuse and neglect, the goal of the event is to urge the public to report any suspected case of abuse.
Education on elder abuse and neglect is of the utmost importance in preventing such tragedies from occurring. Providing statistical information together with personal experiences from people who have suffered elder abuse of some sort it allows the community to gain a better perspective of the problem. There are many places where you can get more information on the effects and signs of elder abuse and neglect. Visit the Nursing Home Advocates website to find out how you can detect and prevent elder abuse and neglect. Knowing the signs and effects of elder abuse and knowing how to pick the best nursing home or assisted living facility for your loved ones is the first major step in preventing abuse or neglect.
