Awareness of elder abuse

            A crowd gathered yesterday to walk in Columbia to demonstrate awareness of a crime that is estimated to affect one in ten Americans—abuse of the elderly.  The walkers wore purple shirts and, before setting out, heard DSS state director Michael Leach speak on the importance of the Second Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  If you suspect abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult or a child, please report it to DSS by calling a 24-hour reporting line at 1/888-CARE-4-US.  That’s 1/888-227-3487.