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Upper Cumberland leaders heard about the need for more public education during the annual East Tennessee Elder Justice Conference. Upper Cumberland Elder Advocate Trent Carter said that the annual conference was a platform to network with other elder justice experts and share knowledge.  Carter said the focus on the elderly often gets lost amidst protection of children and animals. “You ... Read More »

Governor Lee has declared Thursday Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Tennessee. Trent Carter is an Advocate with UCDD’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability. He said perpetrators often try to keep the victim isolated. “The perpetrator, perpetrating the elder abuse or neglect whether that’s financially, emotionally, physically or all three, is typically a relative or a close non-relative of the ... Read More »