Public is invited to Elder Justice Day

Posted by Press Release on May 12, 2015

The Chester County Elder Abuse Task Force would like to invite the public to attend its second annual Elder Justice Day on Wednesday, May 13.

Designed to be a day of education directed to the older adult or their caregivers, the event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., West Chester, Pa., 19382, a press release from the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County said.

The program will feature welcoming remarks by Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan. Guest speakers from the State Attorney General’s Office and the United States Postal Service will address various crimes against the elderly and how to reduce their risk of victimization, the release said.

In addition, a local attorney will discuss what elder individuals need to be aware of regarding power of attorney, while the community outreach coordinator from the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County will talk about the services available for elder victims. A question-and-answer panel will conclude the program.

The Chester County Elder Abuse Task Force is a joint venture of the Chester County Area Agency on Aging, the District Attorney’s Office, the Chester County Detectives, The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., and local providers in response to the growing number of court cases involving the elderly in Chester County.