by Valerie Hiltbrand | Jun 7, 2023 | Abuse, Aging, Dementia, Elder, Fraud, Iowa County ADRC, Prevention
June 15, 2023 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On that day, communities all over the world will sponsor events to highlight solutions to this systemic social challenge. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin – Iowa County or ADRC is proud...
by Valerie Hiltbrand | May 23, 2023 | Abuse, Aging, Elder, Fraud, Iowa County ADRC, Latest Regional News, Prevention
Join the Iowa County Sheriff’s Department and Senior Medicare Patrol for a discussion to uncover ways to safeguard yourself and your sensitive information. Call the ADRC at 608-930-9835 for more information.
by Katherine Scharpf | Apr 24, 2023 | Abuse, Aging, Community, Elder, Lafayette County ADRC, Prevention
Help spread awareness by participating in our World Elder Abuse Awareness social media event! All individuals, businesses, organizations and other groups are encouraged to participate. To be entered in this raffle there are three simple steps: Wear PURPLE Take a...
by ADRC SW WI | Jun 3, 2019 | Abuse, Elder, Latest Regional News, Uncategorized
Each year, as many as 1 in 10 older Americans are abused, neglected or exploited, only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse ever come to the attention of authorities. Older Americans lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and...
by ADRC SW WI | Apr 8, 2014 | Abuse, Elder, Fraud, Resources, Simple Tips
Resources on Elder Financial Fraud and Abuse There are more and more issues of fraud and scams in our society. Unfortunately, the rate of these attacks on our elderly citizens are high and the outlook doesn’t show that changing in the near future. Listed...