Name: Elder Abuse Prevention
Start: 2026-06-15T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-15T11:00:00-05:00
Location: New Lenox Village Hall

Learn to recognize elder abuse, financial exploitation, warning signs, and resources to help protect older adults.
About this Event

Join us, Monday, June 15 at 9am, in-person for this incredibly important presentation!

Domestic violence and abuse can affect individuals at any age, yet abuse involving older adults often goes unnoticed or unreported. This educational presentation explores the unique challenges older adults face when experiencing physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse, as well as the barriers that can prevent victims from seeking help. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of warning signs, risk factors, reporting options, and community resources available to support older adults experiencing abuse.

Participants Will Learn:

The various forms of abuse that affect older adults
Physical, emotional, behavioral, and environmental warning signs
How financial exploitation occurs and common tactics used by abusers
Challenges that can make abuse difficult to recognize and report
The impact abuse can have on an older adult's physical, emotional, and financial well-being
How to document concerns, report suspected abuse, and connect individuals with resources
Local support services available to older adults and their families

This presentation is ideal for older adults, caregivers, family members, social service professionals, healthcare workers, and community members interested in learning how to recognize abuse and help protect vulnerable adults.

Presenter: Jenny Guiney, MA, CDVP

Jenny Guiney has a Master's Degree in Gerontology from Eastern Illinois University. Jenny has worked in healthcare and social services for over 25 years, serving families throughout Iroquois, Kankakee, Will, and Grundy counties. She has been with Guardian Angel Community Services since 2021, where she discovered her passion for domestic violence advocacy and became a Certified Domestic Violence Professional.

Jenny currently serves as Program Manager for Groundwork, the Domestic Violence Program at Guardian Angel Community Services. In this role, she oversees program development, community partnerships, and direct services that empower survivors to rebuild their lives free from violence. Jenny is deeply committed to advancing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and survivor-centered approaches within the agency and throughout the community.

Registration is required, and seating is limited. Reserve your spot today.