File #: 24-606    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/23/2024 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 6/11/2024 Final action:
Title: Adopt Proclamation Designating June 2024 as Elder and Adult Dependent Abuse Awareness Month in Lake County
Sponsors: Social Services
Attachments: 1. Elder-Adult Dependent Abuse Awareness Month_2024
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Memorandum

 

 

Date:                                          June 11, 2024

 

To:                                          The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors

 

From:                                          Rachael Dillman Parsons, Director, Department of Social Services

 

Subject:                     Adopt Proclamation Designating June 2024 as Elder and Adult Dependent Abuse Awareness Month

 

Executive Summary:

 

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 AS MATERNAL
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY

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 life vibrancy of 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 2024 as Elder and Adult Dependent Awareness Month.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June 2024.

 

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Recommended Action:  Adopt Proclamation Designating June 2024 as Elder and Adult Dependent Abuse Awareness Month