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Aging
PA Department of Aging Urges Reporting of Suspected Elder Abuse, Neglect
July 4th, 2008
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging today urged citizens to monitor the care and safety of older adults and to immediately report any suspected abuse by calling 1-800-490-8505. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The observance was created by the World Health Organization and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse to help prevent the abuse and neglect of older people. "Abuse of the elderly is a horrific crime, and protecting vulnerable older adults from abuse is a priority for the Department of Aging," said Secretary Nora Dowd Eisenhower. "Because we are also deeply concerned about the problem of self neglect, we...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-07-04)
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