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Houston’s Mary Roberts Urges Rep. Lee to Act on Seniors’ Behalf

May 6th, 2009 No comments

Mary Roberts of Houston, Texas speaks on behalf of “the seniors that you have and the seniors that you will become,” asking Congress to “pass the Elder Justice Act because the quality of our life will be better and we will longer.”

Each year an estimated 5 million of America’s older adults are beaten, ignored or financially exploited.

It is time for Congress to pass the Elder Justice Act. Your help is needed.

Get Involved: http://ElderJusticeNow.org
Take action now!


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Houston’s Lydia Delgado Urges Rep. Lee to Pass Elder Justice Act

May 6th, 2009 No comments

Lydia Delgado of Houston is a case worker and tells of a case of neglect in which adult protective services helped the family better care for the elder. She calls on Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) to support the Elder Justice Act.

Older adults who experience mistreatment have a 300% higher risk of death.

The Elder Justice Act would provide needed funds for those who have been fighting elder abuse on the front lines.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.

 

 

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