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Elder abuse awareness

From left are Dan Miller, Florence County sheriff; Janet Nanninga, community services lead social worker; Tiffany White, ADRC director; and Jennifer Robinson, community services social worker. Each pinwheel represents a report of abuse and neglect over the last year in Florence County. To report concerns, or for more information, contact Florence County Human Services at 715-528-3477 or 715-528-3476.

World Elder Abuse Day was recognized Saturday. Each year, Elder Abuse Day is held across the globe in an effort to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older people. Florence County Human Services partners with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, Aging and Disability Resource Center, and several others to fight elder abuse in Florence County.

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