HCJFS fights elder abuse

June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month and a recent story on WCPO.com highlights the ways HCJFS’ helps senior citizens. 

Huey Delp is just one of the roughly 500 victims of abuse that we help each year. Friday, June 15 is Wear Purple Day, please wear purple to help raise awareness of elder abuse. 

You can learn more about elder abuse here. If you suspect abuse, neglect (by self or others) and exploitation of Hamilton County residents age 60 and older, call 513-421-LIFE (5433), Hamilton County’s 24-hour line for reporting elder abuse.

 

 

by Ashley Woods

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