Elder abuse, exploitation targeted
Thursday, December 6th, 2007.
Springfield, MA – The state’s new secretary of elder affairs told senior citizens today that he is on a mission to expand efforts statewide to combat elder abuse and exploitation.
Michael E. Festa, who began in October as secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, made stops at the Good Live Center in Springfield and the Ludlow Senior Center to meet with seniors and their advocates, hear their concerns and share his vision and priorities.
Festa, during the Springfield luncheon, said he will work to expand protective services for seniors who are victims and potential victims of neglect, abuse and financial exploitation.
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