FBI intelligence analyst Erin Smith says Kentuckians should know that being targeted by a scammer is not something to be embarrassed about. It can happen to anyone at any age, says Smith, who is based in Louisville.
Elder abuse is widespread. Every year an estimated 1 in 10 older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Elder Abuse Awareness Month may be coming to a close, but we all deserve to lead happy and healthy lives free from abuse as we age - everyday.
We welcome a special guest contributor with a message for Kentucky on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021. LaDonna Koebel is the Executive Director for the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office of Senior Protection.
During his long-time tenure in the Kentucky Legislature, Senator C.B. Embry has set an example of how good policy making can improve the lives of Kentuckians as we age.
The Technical Advisory Committee for Consumer Rights & Client Needs is especially focused on ways Kentucky can increase access, expand services, improve quality of care, develop more patient-centered and improved customer service for Medicaid members.