Harris County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month! Have you heard of scammers pretending to be government officials or calling from your bank? Learn the signs of an imposter scam so you can avoid them and help others. ejcc.acl.gov/imposters

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Join HGS for an engaging presentation with Dr. Shawn Johnson on joint health, healthy aging, and the Walk with a Doc movement.
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June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). For 20 years, WEAAD has increased awareness about elder abuse recognition and prevention.

This June, we're sharing information and resources on how to identify, stop, and prevent elder abuse including:

🟣The WEAAD toolkit with tips, graphics, and social media content https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad/
🟣The “Never EVER" campaign from the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to help people recognize and avoid government and business imposter scams
🟣Elder Abuse resources from the National Center on Elder Abuse
https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad/

Elder abuse is not rare. It is dramatically underreported because victims are often isolated, dependent on their caregivers, or afraid to speak up.

That's why awareness matters. That's why you matter.

Knowing the signs, your rights, and how to report abuse save lives.

Learn more: https://theconsumervoice.org/elder-abuse/

The Essential Caregivers Act of 2025 is bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting residents in long-term care facilities by guaranteeing access to designated essential caregivers during emergencies when visitation may be restricted. Tell your members of Congress to support this important legislation and protect the health, safety, and dignity of long-term care residents. Take action here: https://theconsumervoice.org/news/fact-sheet-support-the-essential-caregivers-act-of-2025/