Elder Abuse Awareness 2026

Lubbock County Commissioners again recognized June as Elder Abuse Awareness month in a ceremony at the Commissioners Court on Monday, June 8th. Present were representatives from both APS and LESSB, as well as the Lubbock County judge and commissioners. The resolution passed unanimously by the Court reads:

Whereas, older adults and people with disabilities of diverse backgrounds contribute to the wellbeing of this city by working, caregiving, volunteering and actively preserving customs, rituals, and traditions; and

Whereas, as we age, we build momentum by accumulating knowledge, experience, insight, and wisdom that can be shared to enrich our community; and

Whereas, abuse of older adults and people with disabilities is a community concern, affecting thousands of people across Texas; and

Whereas, there were 123,852 reports of abuse of older people and people with disabilities in Texas in 2024; and

Whereas, abuse against older adults and people with disabilities is grossly underreported because of social stigma, embarrassment, and fear; and

Whereas, adult abuse effects men and women of all income and ability levels, all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in all communities; and

Whereas, elder abuse is everyone’s business, it’s important to strengthen our efforts to prevent, report and address elder abuse.

Now, therefore, we, the Commissioners Court of Lubbock County, in recognition thereof, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2026 to be Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Lubbock County, Texas and urge all residents to work together to put a stop to abuse and neglect of older adults and people with disabilities.

Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Commissioners Court of Lubbock County held on June 8, 2026.

The resolution is signed by County Judge Curtis Parrish and County Commissioners Mike Dalby, Cary Shaw, Jordan Rackler, and Jason Corley.

LESSB and APS appreciate the recognition made each year by the Commissioner’s Court and the emphasis that they place on elder abuse prevention in Lubbock County.