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Aging Matters
Elder Abuse & Dementia | Elder Abuse | NPT Reports
Kelah Guthrie, Victim Witness Coordinator for TN’s 31st Judicial District, discusses the importance of reporting elder abuse, especially when a victim is unable to report for themselves. Older adults with cognitive impairment are at an increased risk for abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. But there are resources that can help in Tennessee. Learn more in this video.
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