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El Paso County proclaims June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day; county agencies urge reporting
Summary
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing June 15, 2025, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day and heard presentations from county adult protective services and local elder-care partners about prevention and reporting resources.
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday adopted a proclamation recognizing June 15, 2025, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day and highlighted local resources for reporting suspected elder mistreatment.
The proclamation, introduced by Vice Chair Holly Williams, notes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and El Paso County’s designation by the State of Colorado as an alternative response pilot county intended to expand family-centered and individualized services. The board voted 5-0 to adopt the proclamation.
Why it matters: County and nonprofit speakers said elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation remain ongoing concerns that cross socioeconomic…
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