HomeMy WebLinkAbout20181845.tiffWHEREAS, June 15th is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
acknowledging that at -risk adults represent some of the most vulnerable persons
in Weld County, and the aging population of Weld County is projected to
increase significantly over the next thirty years creating a larger group of at -risk
elders in our community; and
WHEREAS, at -risk adults in our community have a right to not be physically
abused, financially exploited, exploited by other means, or neglected in their
care; and
WHEREAS, each of us in our community plays a role in the prevention of elder
abuse, and in addition to mandatory reporters, Weld County encourages anyone
concerned about the safety and well-being of any at risk adult in Weld County to
report to law enforcement or to the Weld County Adult Protection Hotline.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners does hereby proclaim
Friday, June 15, 2018, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Weld County.
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