In Missouri during fiscal year 2019, the Department of Health and Senior Services received and investigated 39,144 community and facility reports of abuse, neglect, bullying, and exploitation, involving seniors and adults with disabilities. That amounts to an average of over 107 reports every day.
Today, June 15th, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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