At a meeting of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) on Wednesday, June 12, 17 federal agencies, including the Justice Department and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), reflected on a decade of efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These efforts have included enforcement actions, public education initiatives, training programs, interagency collaboration, research endeavors, and support services for older adults at risk.
Joe Palm, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regional director for Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, returned to St. Louis on May 20, 2024, to tour Paraquad and recognize