HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-112-3217 Elder Abuse Month 18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
City of Miami Gardens
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June 28, 2017 Item Type:
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Sponsor Name
Lisa C. Davis
Council Member
Department: Mayor/City Council
Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE AS ELDER ABUSE
AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
Councilwoman Davis through her work with Sharpe Towers and the community, knows firsthand
that there are many Elderly residents in the City of Miami Gardens. Elder Abuse is an issue
Councilwoman Davis takes to heart. The global population of people aged 60 years and older
will more than double, from 542 million in 1995 to 1.2 billion in 2025. Around 4 to 6 percent of
elderly people have experienced some form of maltreatment at home. Elder maltreatment can
lead to serious physical injuries and long-term psychological consequences.
18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Unfortunately the incidence of abuse towards older people is predicted to increase as many
countries are experiencing rapidly ageing populations.
Elder abuse is a global social issue, which affects the health and human rights of millions of
older persons around the world, and is an issue which deserves the attention.
June is the month dedicated to raising awareness for abuse of the elderly. Elder Abuse
Awareness Month is tackling a huge, important issue since many seniors are being abused. The
abuse can be physical, financial or emotional.
Elder abuse can take place in an older person's home. Caretakers in an institution can be the
perpetrators. Scam artists can get at them over the phone, via computer or at their front door.
Sadly, many cases of abuse are at the hands of family.
The intent of this resolution is to bring attention and social awareness of this global issue to the
residents of Miami Gardens.
Proposed Action:
That the City Council approves the attached Resolution.
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