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Awareness needed to combat elder abuse in Creston Valley

Creston’s seniors are valued members of society, convey a wealth of experience and wisdom and deserve to live with dignity and respect...

Creston’s seniors are valued members of society, convey a wealth of experience and wisdom in the community and deserve to live with dignity and respect. It is our collective responsibility to ensure they live safely and fully in a community that cares about them.

Victims of elder abuse are parents, grandparents, neighbors and friends. Please support the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and wear purple on June 15.

Elder abuse is not limited by race, gender, culture and circumstance, and whether physical, emotional or financial, elder abuse takes an unacceptable toll on individuals and families.

Seniors who experience abuse or neglect face a heightened risk of health-related complications, financial abuse can rob seniors of the security they have built over a lifetime. Tragically, many older adults suffer in silence, burdened by fear, shame or impairments that prevent them from speaking out about abuse.

Combatting abuse of older adults will help improve the quality of life for all seniors in our community and allow seniors to continue to live as independently as possible and contribute to the life and vibrancy of Creston.

The following organizations are commended for their effort to address this important issue:

Kootenai Community Centre Society (250-402-0068)

•Community Care Nurses (250-428-3600)

RCMP Victim Services (250-428-9313)

•Doctors and all community health care staff (250-428-2286)

Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (250-428-5585)

•Financial institutions staff

Creston and District Community Resource Centre (250-428-5547)

—KOOTENAI COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY