06/12/2025
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Learn the Signs, Be Part of the Solution
Each day, local agencies across Ohio receive more than 100 referrals for adult protective services. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) are urging all Ohioans to stay informed and take action. To bring further recognition to elder abuse, Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel recently issued a resolution recognizing June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
LeadingAge Ohio encourages facilities to train staff on the warning signs of elder abuse, which can include unexplained injuries, sudden behavior changes, missing money or unpaid bills, or deteriorating living conditions. ODJFS continues to promote awareness through its Age Safely, Ohio campaign, while ODA offers tools and resources for older adults, families, and professionals here.
Learn more about investigations into elder abuse and neglect on Thursday, August 28 at the LeadingAge Ohio Annual Conference with speaker Charles Angersback from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Read the Ohio Department of Aging’s full press release here.
Related: Ohio seniors filed 22% more scam and fraud complaints last year with state regulators.
