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Citrus County Senior Programs Bring Awareness to Elder Abuse
and all over the world will sponsor events to highlight solutions to this systemic social
challenge. Citrus County Senior Programs is proud to participate in this world-wide awareness
event.
As Americans, we believe in justice for all. Yet we fail to live up to this promise when we allow
older members of our society to be abused or neglected. Older people are vital, contributing
members of American society and their maltreatment diminishes all of us. Just as we
have confronted and addressed the social issues of child abuse and domestic violence, so too can we
find solutions to address issues like elder abuse, which also threatens the well-being
of our community.
Citrus County Senior Programs works hard for older people to stay involved with and connected to
our communities as they age. Older people are more likely to experience social
isolation, which increases the likelihood of abuse and neglect. By designing stronger societal
supports, we keep our older people connected and protect them from abuse, whether financial,
emotional, physical, or sexual. When we address a root cause, like social isolation, we also make
it less likely that people will become neglected. Older adults who are socially connected and
protected from harm are less likely to be hospitalized, less likely to go into nursing homes and
assisted living facilities.
Get more information about how to make a difference by visiting the National Center on Elder Abuse
https://ncea.acl.gov or by calling the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 to explore local
community services and supports. To learn more about Citrus County Senior Programs, call (352)
527-5975.