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Wear purple to raise awareness of elder abuse this June

Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust such as a family member or friend. The abuse may be physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual and can include mistreatment and neglect.

Greater Shepparton Mayor Dennis Patterson encouraged people wear purple to show their support for ending elder abuse.

“This is an opportunity to raise awareness about elder abuse, which many people would not be aware of in our community,” Cr Patterson said.

“Our older residents are among the most vulnerable and we all need to come together and ensure their safety.”

For more info click here: http://bit.ly/WEAAD15