Hidalgo County Highlights Elder Abuse Awareness Month Amidst Rising Cases [Video]

Hidalgo County Highlights Elder Abuse Awareness Month Amidst Rising Cases

June is National Elderly Abuse Awareness Month, and the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office is emphasizing the importance of taking care of the elderly population. In 2023, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services recorded nearly 69,000 cases of elderly abuse in the state, with almost 3,300 of those cases reported in the Rio Grande Valley, and 1,900 from Hidalgo County alone.

Last week, District Attorney Terry Palacios issued a proclamation recognizing June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. “Basically, awareness is very important in every type of crime, especially when we have the most vulnerable, which is our elderly. A lot of times they don’t have the resources to get help,” Palacios stated.

He continued, “You know, a lot of these …