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Daviess County proclaims June 15, 2026, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Summary
The fiscal court proclaimed June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and county senior-center representatives accepted the proclamation, urging awareness of emotional, physical, financial abuse and the need for community vigilance and resources.
Daviess County Fiscal Court declared June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day during its June 11 meeting. The proclamation text emphasized the safety, dignity and well-being of older adults and called for communitywide efforts to strengthen reporting, support systems and education so seniors can age with dignity.
Representatives from the county senior community center (named in the record as Carsten Tindle and Amber Gibbert) accepted the proclamation and thanked Daviess County Judge Executive Charlie Castle and the fiscal court for raising awareness of elder abuse, which presenters described as often hidden and crossing socioeconomic and geographic boundaries. A center representative said the proclamation reminds the community that “every older adult deserves to live with dignity, respect, safety, and independence.”
The proclamation encouraged residents to wear purple, learn the signs of elder abuse, look out for older neighbors and join the county’s commitment to protecting elders. The presentation concluded with a brief photo opportunity and attendees were invited to remain for the rest of the meeting.
