AgeOptions Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

AgeOptions invites community members to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.

AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging for Suburban Cook County, invites community members to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  The National Center on Elder Abuse in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging has compiled the following fact sheets. Programs such as Adult Protective Services (APS) and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman are here to help.

Report suspected abuse or neglect in the community setting:
Illinois Department on Aging APS Hotline, (866) 800-1409

Report suspected abuse or neglect in long-term care facilities:
Illinois State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Illinois Senior Helpline (800) 252-8966

Fact Sheets:
Building Community Supports To Prevent Elder Abuse 

5 Things Everyone Can Do To Prevent Elder Abuse Facts About Elder Abuse Identifying Preventing And Reporting Elder Abuse

Facts About Elder Abuse

Identifying Preventing And Reporting Elder Abuse

AgeOptions encourages people to wear the color purple on June 15 to show support for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.