Every Year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. Those statistics may not tell the whole story, For every case of elder abuse and neglect that is reported to authorities, experts estimate there may be as many as five cases that have not been reported.
Most elder abuse takes place at home. When elder abuse happens, family other household members, and paid caregivers usually are the abusers.
Elder Abuse, like other forms of violence, is never acceptable. Education is an effective intervention and can prevent or stop elder abuse.
The Council in
Kentucky River CAME council is made up of Sub-Committees which include:
Fatality & Case Review
Legislative Advocacy
Public Awareness Training Fund Raising
Alternative Housing
Inter-Agency Coordination
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