Justice Elizabeth Weaver, of Lansing, MI, Urges Congress to Pass the Elder Justice Act

Justice Elizabeth Weaver of the Michigan Supreme Court describes why Congress needs to act on behalf of the nation's elders and pass the Elder Justice Act.

This message is part of the Elder Justice Campaign, which is a national campaign to break the silence on elder abuse and pass the Elder Justice Act.

There is a silent crisis that affects every community in America: Elder abuse. Each year, an estimated 5 million of America's older adults are beaten, ignored or financially exploited. Yet, as a country, we remain silent about this growing crisis.

To begin to address this problem, Congress has an immediate opportunity to pass federal legislation that will provide a foundation from which we can begin to protect our country's elders — the Elder Justice Act. But we cannot do this without your help. Please help us break the silence by adding your voice to the national campaign and urge Congress to pass the Elder Justice Act now!

To learn more about elder abuse and the Elder Justice Act and to take action: http://www.ElderJusticeNow.org

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