Grey Gartin, Arizona Capitol Times//June 7, 2023//

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, elder abuse, DES, Area Agency on Aging, neglect

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Grey Gartin, Arizona Capitol Times//June 7, 2023//

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. And while Arizona has in years past made strides in reducing elder abuse and the exploitation of other vulnerable adults, thousands of...

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