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Jefferson County Commissioners proclaim June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day


BROOKVILLE — In recognition of the need to protect the county’s older residents from abuse, the Jefferson County Commissioners have proclaimed Saturday, June 15 as “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” in Jefferson County.

Present at Tuesday’s meeting of the commissioners were Molly McNutt, executive director of the Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging, and members of the county’s Elder Abuse Task Force.

“Elder abuse can happen to anyone,” McNutt said. “In fiscal year 2022-2023 Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging (JCAAA) took 266 reports of need. This is how suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation is recorded. A person can call us 24 hours a day and make a report.”

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Jefferson County Commissioners proclaim June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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