Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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June 15, 2024
WHEREAS, Michigan’s older adults are valued members of our state, and it is our responsibility to ensure their safety and minimize crimes against them; and,
WHEREAS, one in ten older adults in the United States experience abuse, neglect, and exploitation; crimes against older adults often go unnoticed and unreported, leaving victims without the help and support they need; and,
WHEREAS, all Michigan residents should watch for signs of elder abuse, such as physical trauma, withdrawal, depression, anxiety, and fear of family members, friends, or caregivers; and,
WHEREAS, efforts to identify, report, and investigate elder abuse are critically important in reducing harm to older adults; and,
WHEREAS, to help victims and to prevent more older adults from being victimized, we urge Michigan residents to learn more about the signs of elder abuse and how to report it; and,
WHEREAS, on this day, we join with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Division of Adult Services, and the Attorney General to help raise awareness of elder abuse in Michigan;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim Saturday, June 15, 2024, Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Michigan.