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Stopping Elder Abuse

Last year there were more than fourteen thousand reported cases of elder abuse and exploitation in Ohio. And research shows most cases go unreported. Some studies indicate that 1 in 10 seniors have suffered some form of abuse at least once. It can be physical, verbal, emotional, financial or a matter of neglect. CEO and President of and the , Carol Silver Elliott, Associate Director Dr. Evelyn Fitzwater, and Charles Puchta,  president of , explore the many aspects of elder abuse and its prevention. For more information contact:

; Cincinnati Area Senior Services; ; ; and the

Maryanne Zeleznik joined WVXU in 2005 and is responsible for all news and public affairs programming. She also hosts Morning Edition Monday through Friday.