Aamjiwnaang Community Centre. BlackburnNews.com file photo.Aamjiwnaang Community Centre. BlackburnNews.com file photo.
Sarnia

Elder Abuse Awareness Day

A special tree planting ceremony is being held at Aamjiwnaang today in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Sarnia-Lambton Elder Abuse Awareness Network Chair Christy Palmer says elder abuse takes many forms including physical, emotional, sexual, and financial.

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Palmer says Lambton Elderly Outreach provided service to abused 33 seniors in 2014 and Sarnia Police responded to 15 elder abuse calls.

Today's ceremony is set for 12pm at the Aamjiwnaang First Nation Community Centre.

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