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The Rutherford County Department of Social Services along with the Rutherford County Senior Center is hosting an Elder Abuse Awareness Day Initiative to coincide with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). What is elder abuse? Elder abuse can be financial, emotional, physical, or sexual. It also includes people who are neglected and those who neglect themselves (self-neglect). Social isolation, financial or emotional stress, and dementia can make a senior vulnerable to abuse. WEAAD was launched in 2006 to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons. Did you know – • Current 2026 data shows that 1 in 6 older adults (15.7%) globally experience some form of abuse annually. • It is estimated that only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse are actually reported to authorities. • In 2026 - Older Americans lose an estimated $2.6 billion to $28.3 billion annually to financial abuse • Family members are most likely to commit Elder Abuse, accounting for 60% of cases. • The average loss to a victim of Elder Fraud in 2024 was $83,000, up 43% from 2023. • Abuse can happen at home, a relative’s home or in an eldercare facility. About 1 in 10 Americans age 60+ have experienced abuse.
• In 2026 reports, 44% of nursing home residents reported being abused, while 95% reported witnessing or suffering neglect. • Anyone can report elder abuse; you do not need proof of maltreatment to make a report. • If you know of an adult in immediate danger, dial 911. • To make a report of elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation call Rutherford County DSS at 828-287-6165. • The Adult Services Unit of RC DSS works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure the safety of Rutherford County seniors and disabled adults. • It is up to everyone to prevent and address Elder Abuse. Learn how to protect yourself, family members or friends from becoming a victim by attending the World Elder Abuse Awareness Event, Monday, June 15 at 10AM, Rutherford County Senior Center, 193 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale. Participants include Jody Crotts-Rollins, APS Supervisor at Rutherford County DSS, Tammy Aldridge- Director, Rutherford County Senior Center, Area Council on Aging, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department, and a SECU representative. Enjoy light refreshments, prizes and work together to protect an often overlooked and underreported segment of our population. For more information, contact Debra Webb at 828287-6273 or debra.webb@ rutherfordcountync.gov. Article Provided By: Debra Webb
theatre director and an actor. He also taught at a college. The move to Rutherford County, marked the end of fulltime professional work, and the beginning of the couple’s “third act.” They have made new friends, and found projects and activities that are meaningful to them. Dolman is passionate about building community, especially through his work with the Lake Lure Community Education Foundation which primarily supports Lake Lure Classical Academy, (which is the public charter school located in the town), as well as other community entities. Saturday’s concert will feature the bluegrass band, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, with Carley Arrowood and Daniel Thrailkill opening the show. Dolman said he wants the event to help bring the community together, for “joyful music on the lake.” “It’s a great time to visit the area for a few days, and take in all there is to offer here, whether it’s music, hiking, great restaurants or the lake,” Dolman added. For tickets and information visit lakeluremusicfestival.com.
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wanted a North Chris Dolman is Carolina home, excited about the Dolman and his wife upcoming “Come initially considered Back to Lake Lure” Asheville. bluegrass concert, “We love that will be held Asheville. It is a Saturday, June 13. city with a lot of Dolman is producing energy. We love the the event through restaurants, the music the Lake Lure scene. It’s a bustling Community Education city,” Dolman said. “But Foundation. The show then we realized that will be at the Beach Chris Dolman we wanted to move Pavilion at Rumbling away from New York, Bald on Lake Lure, to get away from that...we wanted starting at 5pm. Hundreds are expected for a bit more quiet, a more rustic the event, which Dolman says is environment.” In 2017, they chose to a celebration that will showcase the fact that the lake is back open purchase a home in the Rumbling for the first time since Hurricane Bald area of Lake Lure. At first, Helene struck in September, they spent long weekends and summer vacations in Lake Lure. 2024. Dolman loves Lake Lure and Since 2022, Culbertson has lived the Hickory Nut Gorge area, here permanently, and Dolman ever since he and his wife, Cathi was able to be here permanently Culbertson, first encountered since 2023. Asheville, Dolman said, was a Rutherford County back in 2000. They were visiting close friends bit “too busy.” He describes their who lived in the Greensboro Rumbling Bald home as quiet, area. The friends brought them to and “in the woods.” They both love Asheville and all that she offers, Western North Carolina. “We loved the whole area, and they continue to visit there including Asheville, Blowing Rock, though their hearts, and home, Boone. We had rented a cabin in are in Rutherford County. In New York, Dolman was in Chimney Rock,” Dolman shared. When they decided that they the entertainment business as a