Felipe Aguilar talks with Grace Ortiz, Faith-Based and Community Engagement Specialist, Region 10-El Paso, Department of Family and Protective Services/Adult Protective Services, about how to prevent, mitigate, and report elderly (senior) adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation. She describes warning signs that may indicate a senior citizen may be a victim of one or more forms of abuse. She also talks about what family members should look for when considering and selecting a nursing home or assisted living facility for their elderly family member. Learn more online at (https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Everyones_Business).
Original airdate: 6/11/2023
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Felipe joined EMF in 2003 and he covers South, Central, and West Texas, New Mexico, and San Juan, PR, including the major market of San Antonio.