Take some steps to help spread awareness of elder abuse June 13 at Mount Trashmore Park.
Elder abuse — intentional, harmful neglect or mistreatment of adults ages 60 and older — is an under-recognized issue. While one in 10 older adults may experience some type of abuse, only one in 23 cases are reported. Last year in Virginia, there were nearly 46,000 reports of elder abuse, including over 2,500 in Virginia Beach.
Walk for Awareness
To promote better understanding and prevention of elder abuse, the Adult & Aging Services team within the Department of Human Services (DHS) is hosting its second annual walk for Elder Abuse Awareness, 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, June 13, at Mount Trashmore Park, in observance of Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Lace up your sneakers and join in the 1.5-mile community walk…