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Crocker Law Offices in the Fight Against Elder Abuse

All people – no matter how young or old – deserve to be safe from harm by those who live with them or care for them. But every year in America 2.1 million older Americans are victims of abuse and neglect.

Ben Crocker and Michelle Hines accept the Public/Private Partnership Award from the Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging.

Crocker Law Offices has joined the fight against elder abuse. Ben Crocker has been nationally recognized for his work as a member of the Barren River Local Coordinating Counsel on Elder Abuse, with whom he has sponsored several projects to raise awareness of the causes and signs of abuse and neglect. The Counsel also works to promote legislation to protect seniors and trains bank personnel to recognize signs of financial exploitation.

May is Senior Citizen Month, also designated Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

This May come by Crocker Law Offices and pick up a silver pin to show your support for our seniors and to help raise awareness of this issue. Most importantly, review the signs of abuse and neglect and report any suspected case to the authorities.