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Episode 74: Elder Abuse and National Elder Abuse Awareness Day


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Today we're talking with Beth Newman about Elder Abuse and National Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Stemming from humble beginnings, Beth has always wanted to help people. However, what led her to become the senior community liaison & elder abuse prevention specialist at LCCC stems from a real-life experience that could have made her father's remaining years, very stressful. Today, Beth Newman, along with LCCC has helped thousands of people throughout Livingston County live better lives. Now Beth, along with LCCC, is taking a stand and working to help eliminate elder abuse. Listen now to learn how to identify early warning signs of elder abuse and hear how you can be a part of the solution. 

If you are asking questions like:

  • What are the early signs of elder abuse?
  • How do I know if my parents are being scammed?
  • How do I know if my grandparents are being scammed?
  • What is elder abuse?
  • What is LCCC?
  • How can I be a part of the solution?
  • This segment is for you!

    Event notes:

    JUNE 15, 2021 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY -

    WHAT IS ELDER ABUSE?

    11:30a – 12:30p – Virtually

    Join us for a 1-hour presentation with a Q & A period. Topics covered are:

    • Why is it important to recognize and do we need to recognize Elder Abuse

    in Livingston County?

    • What is being done to recognize elder abuse?

    • Significance & History of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

    • Question and answer period with presenters

    Presenter:

    Beth Newman, Livingston County Catholic Charities

    Email Beth Newman at [email protected] to receive your Zoom invitation and link to participate.


    Elder Justice Proclamation Signing - 

    June 15, 2021, Livingston County Courthouse Yard 1:30 - 2:30 pm

    Come join Livingston County Catholic Charities Elder Justice Coalition and the Livingston County Commissioners as they proclaim June 15 to be Elder Abuse Awareness Day In Livingston County from this day forward.  Be the first in Livingston County to learn how to POP for Elder Abuse Awareness

    To learn more visit https://ncea.acl.gov, or find ways to take action here http://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/weaad-home

    Beth’s Path:

    • Beth graduated from LCC with an associate’s in Human Services.
    • Graduated from Western with a Bachelor’s in Family Studies.
    • Graduated From Western with a Masters in Family Consumer Sciences.
    • MMAP (Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program) certified through the state.
    • Certified family life educator.
    • Chair of the Elder Justice Coalition.
    • Co-Chair Livingston County Hoarding Taskforce.
    • Current title: Senior Community Liaison & Elder Abuse Prevention Specialist
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