Protecting America’s greatest generation

Jason Futch  reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Over the years, the importance of keeping elders safe has been a hot-button topic. Thanks to cameras, concerned family members and advocates, the exposure of elder abuse has led to proactive measures to keep older adults, our greatest generation, safe. However, elder abuse isn't just limited to physical abuse. Elder abuse can take many forms, including psychological, financial and neglect, especially in the most vulnerable stages of their lives.  World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. WEAAD pr