This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

Senator Dodd: June is Elder and Vulnerable Adult Awareness Month

Recognizing the warning signs can help prevent this tragic problem

June is Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Awareness month. There are more than 150,000 reported cases of elder and vulnerable adult abuse in California each year.

It’s important to spot the warning signs and to follow steps to prevent abuse, such as building a support system of friends and neighbors.

For more information, please visit my website at http://sd03.senate.ca.gov/

Find out what's happening in Napa Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?