By Allie Weiner | Administrative Assistant, Cedar Village Foundation
The first emergency elder abuse shelter in the state of Ohio, Cedar Village provides a place for victims age 65 and older to heal safely. Each year an estimated one in ten older Americans are victims of physical, psychological, and financial abuse and/or neglect. Other local programs for domestic violence are ill-equipped for the special needs of the elderly.
Cedar Village, a Nonprofit long term care retirement community, meets the critical need of providing care and support to victims of elder abuse. Necessary services- medical, psychological, spiritual, and legal- are provided throughout the stay. Individuals are encouraged to take advantage of all services and programs Cedar Village has to offer. Our goal is to raise awareness, educate our community, encourage early intervention, and provide a safety net for vulnerable older adults.Through working collaboratively with community agencies, law enforcement, hospitals, and many others, we strive for elder abuse prevention and provide shelter for eligible seniors, aged 65 and older.
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