NH Attorney General recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The New Hampshire Department of Justice and Attorney General John M. Formella hope that the day will serve as a call-to-action for communities to raise awareness of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. 

You can assist in preventing elder abuse and supporting older adult victims by:

• Recognizing that abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation against older adults exists in every community, and talking about it with your community leaders, family members, friends, and neighbors
• Advocating for elder abuse prevention and intervention programs and raising public awareness by sharing educational materials through community networks
• Lending strength to existing social support structures by volunteering for friendly visitor programs or social networks that support older adults and their caregivers
• Identifying sudden changes in behavior of older adults, including changes in spending or money management, unexplained physical injuries, or unhealthy or unsafe living conditions
• Reporting concerns of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation to New Hampshire’s Adult Protective Services, at 1-800-949-0470, because every resident is a mandated reporter

Read the full press release from the Department of Justice here.