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Baltimore County ombudsman outlines signs of elder abuse, offers free advocacy and a June 18 safety event
Summary
Lynn McCamey, BCDA Ombudsman Manager, told a county TV program that elder abuse can be physical, financial, psychological or neglect, urged residents to report concerns to Adult Protective Services or the ombudsman program, and announced a free World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event on June 18 in Towson.
Lynn McCamey, BCDA Ombudsman Manager, urged Baltimore County residents to watch for physical, financial and psychological signs of elder abuse and said the county’s ombudsman program provides free, confidential advocacy for people living in long-term care.
On the Time of Your Life program, host Ethel Rasmussen asked what constitutes elder abuse and how neighbors or family members should respond. McCamey said abuse “can be all of the above,” noting that perpetrators are often people close to the victim. “People who they trust tend to be the ones who take advantage of their kindness,” she said.
Why this matters: older adults in nursing homes, assisted living and the community can be vulnerable to several types of harm, and local agencies have different roles. McCamey…
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