Illinois launches campaign to prevent abuse of seniors
July 14, 2020 6:27AM CDT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) Illinois is launching a $2.1 million campaign to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors and adults with disabilities…a problem officials fear has worsened during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Illinois Department on Aging’s Office of Adult Protective Services received federal funds for the three-year campaign. It will include ads on television, online and via email that will encourage people to report suspected abuse of people ages 60 and older, and of disabled adults.
Adult Protective Services responded to over 21,000 reports of suspected neglect, abuse and financial exploitation in 2019.
