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Protecting our elders: Abuse of seniors on the rise

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On this edition of Oregon On The Record, a conversation with Geoff Clark and Dwight Stauffer with the Senior & Disability Services Division with the Lane Council of Governments about the rise in elder abuse and what can be done about it.

June is elder Abuse Awareness Month and many older citizens in the community can fall victim to a number of abuses, including financial, physical and mental. Lane Council of Governments has a division that investigates elder abuse throughout the county and they provide tips and counsel on this edition of Oregon On The Record.

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Lane Council of Governments Adult Protective Services

Michael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.