WAYNE COUNTY, Ohio, June 11, 2025 – The Wayne County Commissioners recognized Elder Abuse Awareness Day recently during a regular session. “Wayne County had more than 400 Adult Protective Services cases reported from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024,” Commissioner Dave McMillen read from a proclamation. “Older adults have the right to live free from harm, with peace and dignity.”
The Wayne County Department of Job and Family Services will continue to collaborate with advocates and professionals to raise awareness and help fight elder abuse.