Each year hundreds of thousands
of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited by family members and
others.
The National Center on Elder Abuse
(NCEA) reports that Adult Protective Services (APS) receives approximately
251,000 abuse reports on persons aged 60+ each year. Many victims
are people who are older, frail, and vulnerable and cannot help themselves
and depend on others to meet their most basic needs.
GuardiaCare Services, Inc., a 501
(c)(3) non-profit agency serving Louisville, KY, is dedicated to promoting
and supporting independent and stable lives for persons at financial and physical
risk. GuardiaCare helps prevent elder abuse and fosters development
of services for older adults and their families ...
but we need your help.
By donating just $6, you can make a difference!
Six4Seniors is a GuardiaCare campaign to raise awareness and funding to help those at risk. It's as easy as giving up one lunch out, one movie rental or one happy hour. By donating just $6 today, you can make a difference in the fight to prevent elder abuse. Thank you.