Lansing Michigan Elder Abuse Task Force Protecting Seniors

michigan.gov, Apr 26, 2006

LANSING – In remarks before a senior group in Flint, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the creation of a Michigan Task Force on Elder Abuse.  The task force will offer recommendations on ways to ensure that Michigan’s senior citizens are protected from abuse, fraud, neglect, and financial exploitation.
 
“Each year, an estimated 80,000 Michigan citizens aged 60 or older are the victims of financial fraud and physical abuse,” Granholm said.  “This task force will help us develop a blueprint to ensure our most vulnerable citizens are protected.”
 
The task force, established by Executive Order 2005-11, which Granholm signed today, is charged with identifying resources and changes in law that will assist in the prevention of elder abuse.  Task force members will review current state efforts to prevent and prosecute elder abuse, identifying and prioritizing issues and challenges that must be addressed to prevent abuse, and provide recommendations to develop a plan to generate public awareness on the scope of elder abuse.