Contributed Article Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June is a time dedicated to raising awareness and empowering communities to take action to protect seniors.
There were 120,069 reports of abuse in older adults and people with disabilities in Texas in 2023. Pictured, the Hays County Commissioners Court poses for a photo with representatives from Adult Protective Services after proclaiming June 2024 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month at its June 4 meeting.