June 15 has officially been proclaimed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Excelsior Springs. During a recent city council meeting, Excelsior Springs Mayor Mark Spohn presented Councilman John McGovern with a special proclamation. The mayor expressed gratitude to Councilman McGovern for accepting the proclamation on behalf of the city’s elders. “Older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity to enable them to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers, and vital participating members of our community,” the proclamation states. “In 2006 the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action, proclaimed a day to recognize the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue; June 15, 2024, marks the nineteenth Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Its recognition will promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults; The Nationa...