Wisconsin's Elder Abuse Hotline Receives 2024 USAging Aging Achievement Award

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 -- 9:00 AM

The Wisconsin Department of Justice in conjunction with the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) is pleased to announce the Wisconsin Elder Abuse Hotline is one of the recipients of a 2024 USAging Aging Achievement Award.

The 2024 USAging Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards recognizes USAging’s Area Agency on Aging members that have found new and innovative ways to support older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers as they live in their homes and communities. The Wisconsin Elder Abuse Hotline has been selected in the Elder Abuse Prevention category.

“Connecting victims, family members, and others to resources and support is an important part of effectively combating elder abuse,” said AG Kaul. “We’re glad that the impact of the Wisconsin Elder Abuse Hotline is being recognized.”

“The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources is honored to have received this award and this recognition shows the importance of having a single point of contact for older adults who are trying to find assistance for a potentially abusive situation,” said John Schnabl, Executive Director of the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources.

"At USAging, we are thrilled to recognize the outstanding achievements of this year's Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards recipients. Their innovative programs and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of older adults set a high standard for excellence in our field."

These initiatives not only enhance the well-being of our aging population but also inspire others to strive for impactful and lasting change in their communities," said USAging CEO Sandy Markwood.

The 2024 USAging Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards honored traditional and new strategies in a range of categories, including:

• Advocacy;
• Agency operations;
• Caregiving;
• Community planning and livable communities;
• Diversity,
• Equity and inclusion;
• Economic security;
• Elder abuse prevention;
• Health–social care integration;
• Healthy aging;
• Home and community-based services;
• Housing and homelessness;
• Kinship and grandfamily support;
• Nutrition;
• Technology;
• Social engagement;
• Transportation and mobility;
• And workforce development and volunteerism.

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