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Parker County proclaims June 2025 as Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
Summary
Parker County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation recognizing June 2025 as Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, highlighting Adult Protective Services’ work and citing statewide reporting on elder abuse.
The Parker County Commissioners Court formally proclaimed June 2025 as Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and invited representatives of Adult Protective Services to speak about local efforts to prevent elder abuse.
A county representative read the proclamation that described the contributions of older adults and people with disabilities to the community and urged coordinated action to report and address abuse. The proclamation text cited statewide figures, saying there were ‘‘223,852 reports of abuse of elderly, adult, and people with disabilities in Texas in 2024.’’
A speaker representing Adult Protective Services described APS’s role investigating abuse, neglect and exploitation and said the agency prioritizes keeping older adults in their homes by coordinating home‑health services and other supports. County officials praised collaboration between APS and the county attorney’s office and the probate court, noting growth in mental‑health hearings and demand for protective services.
The court moved and carried the proclamation unanimously and invited APS representatives to join for a photo. No formal budgetary action was tied to the proclamation; it is an official recognition and public awareness step.
