Archive for elder abuse
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: June 15th
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). It can be difficult for older individuals to stay involved with and connected to our communities as they age. As a result, older people are more likely to experience social isolation, which increases the likelihood of abuse and neglect. When we address…
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY (WEAAD) IS JUNE 15TH
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet joins a national effort to help inform the public about abuse and neglect toward seniors on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). This year’s theme is: One person. Once action. One Nation. United against elder abuse. Every day in the United States, 10,000 people turn…
Concerned about an older adult or person with a disability?
Kankakee County/Grundy County: If you think someone age 60 or older or a person with a disability age 18-59 is being abused or neglected, please make a confidential phone call to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet at 815-933-7791 or the 24 hour Adult Protective Services hotline at 866-800-1409. Catholic Charities…
