July is Elder Abuse Awareness month and one local agency is reminding people that the elderly need to be educated and protected from those who may cause harm.
Brenda Beanblossom of the Locust Street Resource Center in Carlinville, who serves Christian and Macoupin Counties, says that this month is a chance for the community to become aware of the abuse elderly citizens might be victims of.
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For more information contact the Locust Street Resource Center in Carlinville.