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Topic: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Combating Elder Abuse Remains Priority During COVID-19 Pandemic in Tennessee
June 12, 2020 | 
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is taking a number of important precautions this year as the state recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
Tennessee taking special steps to protect older adults while investigating cases of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation
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Tennessee Better Prepared to Stop Elder Abuse
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services is recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) by releasing a new statewide plan to help improve the investigation and response of help to vulnerable adults.
This plan began two years ago when the Federal Administration for Community Living awarded TDHS a grant to establish a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) involving state and non-profit agencies that play a role in providing protective services.
Tennessee Department of Human Services leads a statewide change in how responding agencies work together to combat Elder abuse.
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Tennessee recognizes June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Governor proclaims day in tribute to the Safety and dignity of Seniors
Nashville, TN – Each day the state’s elderly population grows, and with it, the heightened risk of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation upon this vulnerable group.
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has issued a proclamation acknowledging the day and urging Tennesseans “to work to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly Tennesseans and to raise awareness and prevention around all people affected by this devastating crime.” «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee recognizes June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Governor Bill Haslam proclaims day in Tribute to the Saftey and Dignity of Seniors
Nashville, TN – In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has issued a proclamation acknowledging WEAAD and reminding Tennesseans that “seniors are valued members of society, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure they live safely and with dignity.”
Since 2006, when purple was chosen as the awareness color for WEAAD, Tennessee has played its part in promoting a better understanding of abuse and neglect of elderly and vulnerable adults. This year, the Tennessee Department of Human Services will continue this effort. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Marks Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th
Capitol To Be Illuminated In Purple; Proclamation Launches State Efforts
Nashville, TN – Since 2006, when purple was chosen as the “awareness color” for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Tennessee — which acknowledges the annual effort through a series of events statewide — has played its part in “lighting the way” to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of elderly and vulnerable adults. This year is no exception.
The Tennessee Vulnerable Adult Coalition (TVAC) is partnering with the Department of Human Services and the Commission on Aging and Disability in efforts designed to stem the growing problems of abuse (whether physical, sexual or emotional), neglect, and financial exploitation of elderly and vulnerable adults.
Tennessee State Capitol illuminated in honor of 2010 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. (Photo by Rob Johnson, State of Tennessee)
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Bredsen proclamation raises awareness of Elder Abuse
State agencies work to stem tide of crimes against vulnerable adults.
Nashville, TN – Nearly 9,500 reports of adult abuse, neglect and/or financial exploitation were reported last year to the Tennessee Department of Human Services’ Adult Protective Services (APS) unit. The number of reports has grown 23 percent in just five years.
To raise awareness of this crime, Governor Phil Bredesen has proclaimed June 15th “Elder Abuse Awareness Day” in Tennessee. The Department of Human Services and Commission on Aging and Disability are also working to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. «Read the rest of this article»
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