County promotes elder abuse awareness

  • The Williamson County Commissioners, back row, along with Michael Aguirre, left, and case workers from Adult Protective Services, pose with the proclamation making June Elder Abuse Awareness Month during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
    The Williamson County Commissioners, back row, along with Michael Aguirre, left, and case workers from Adult Protective Services, pose with the proclamation making June Elder Abuse Awareness Month during the June 18 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
By 2034, adults 65 and older will outnumber younger people for the first time in U.S. history, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.   With 19 senior living communities and an estimated one-third of Georgetown's population over the age of 65, elder abuse will become more prevalent.  Williamson County unanimously approved the proclamation making June Elder Abuse…

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