(Saturday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)….In preparation for the day, a conference was held.

The Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District hosted the conference in Calexico. It was to educate first responders and interested residents about Elder Abuse. The major forms of Elder Abuse are neglect, financial, psychological and physical. Family members are the ones who abuse the elderly the most. Adult Protective Services says there are 15,000 cases of Elder and Dependant Adult abuse reported every month in California. APS says suspected Elder or Dependent adult abuse should be reported by calling 760—337-7878 day or night.