File #: 22-635    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/13/2022 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 6/28/2022 Final action:
Title: 9:08 A.M. - a) Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of June 2022 as Elder and Dependent Adult Awareness Month in Lake County; and b) Presentation of changes to the state reporting law related to elder abuse
Sponsors: Social Services
Attachments: 1. Elder and Adult Abuse 2022

Memorandum

 

 

Date:                                          June 28, 2022

 

To:                                          The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors

 

From:                                          Crystal Markytan, Social Services Director                      

 

Subject:                     a) Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of June 2022 as Elder and Dependent Adult Awareness Month; and b) Presentation of changes to the state reporting law related to elder abuse

 

Executive Summary:

a).

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Proclamation

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2022 AS

ELDER AND DEPENDENT ADULT AWARENESS MONTH

 

WHEREAS, Lake County seniors and dependent adults are valued members of society and it is our collective desire to ensure they live safely and with dignity; and

 

WHEREAS, abuse of elder and dependent adults is a tragedy inflicted on vulnerable adults and an ever-increasing problem in today’s society that crosses socio- economic boundaries; and

 

WHEREAS, combating the abuse of elder and dependent adults will help improve the quality of life for all citizens and will allow elder and dependent adults to continue to live as independently as possible and contribute to the vibrancy of life in Lake County; and

 

WHEREAS, Lake County is committed to raising awareness about issues facing elder and Dependent adults and helping all individuals thrive in communities for as long as possible; and

 

WHEREAS, Lake County promotes building safer communities for all our citizens; and

 

WHEREAS, increased awareness of issues of elder and adult dependent abuse increases the likelihood of reporting and successfully prosecuting those who abuse Lake County’s vulnerable seniors and dependent adults.

 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors, along with the Lake County Department of Social Services, does hereby designate June 2022 as Elder and Adult Dependent Awareness Month.

 

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED this  28th                     day of   June  , 2022.

 

 

ATTEST: SUSAN PARKER                                                               COUNTY OF LAKE

Clerk to the Board of Supervisors                                               Chair, Board of Supervisors

 

 

 

b). ) Presentation of changes to the state reporting law related to elder abuse

 

 

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Recommended Action: a) Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of June 2022 as Elder and Adult Dependent Abuse Awareness Month; and b) Presentation of changes to the state reporting law related to elder abuse