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Commissioners adopt Resolution 25-21 recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Summary
Pike County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 25-21 designating June 15, 2025 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and heard remarks urging community vigilance and reporting of elder abuse and neglect.
Pike County Commissioners on June 18 unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-21 recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15) and calling attention to elder abuse prevention and community supports.
The resolution text in the meeting record cites the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the United Nations International Plan of Action and highlights ageism, social isolation, and the need for social supports such as senior centers, human services and transportation. The Pike County Area Agency on Aging and the National Center on Elder Abuse were named in the resolution text as partners in prevention and awareness.
Tracy Simon spoke after the resolution's adoption, asking residents to report suspected abuse and noting that county workers are busy protecting seniors. A commissioner remarked on the county’s rural character and urged neighbors to check on older residents who may live alone.
Ending: The resolution was adopted by voice vote; the transcript records speakers encouraging community involvement and reporting but does not record any new funding or ordinance tied to the resolution.
