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July Honored as

The CENTER for PREVENTION of ABUSE and its Senior Services Department are reaching out during July to educate the public about Elder Abuse and its prevalence in a population that is growing older.   “Illinois law defines abuse to mean neglect, physical, mental or sexual injury or financial exploitation to an adult 60 or older,” says Joyce DeRenzy, Senior Services Director at The CENTER.  “It is important that we are all aware… that we all take a stand and break the silence when we recognize the signs of elder abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation against an older person in our own family, our neighborhood, or community. 

Please join us for these events to raise awareness about Elder Abuse and its effects: 

Eat to Defeat Violence (Join The CENTER at one of these locations and a percentage of your meal costs will be donated to The CENTER’s Senior Services Program):

Tuesday, July 8 at Culver’s in East Peoria from 4-8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 15 at McAlister’s on University from 4-9 p.m.(Flyers are required to donate to The CENTER at this event. Please call The CENTER at 691-0551 for a flyer)

Tuesday, July 22 at Culver’s on University from 4-8 p.m. 

Educational Opportunities:

Wednesday, July 9 from 1-3 p.m. at The CENTER for PREVENTION of ABUSE in the Training Room  A Fast Track to Aging: Features activities that simulate some of the sensory changes that many seniors experience.

Saving Our Parents: This video has valuable tips for keeping your loved ones safe in their own homes, how you can help to foster their independence, and protect against financial exploitation.  

To make a report of suspected elder abuse please call Senior Services, The CENTER for PREVENTION of ABSUE (for counties Peoria, Tazewell, Marshall, Stark and Woodford) at 309-637-3905 or Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Helpline at 1-800-252-8966.