Illinois Team Targets Elder Abuse and Neglect
Madison County, Illinois Coroner Steve Nonn, together with the Illinois Department of Aging, has established the Madison County Elder Abuse-Fatality Review Team in an effort to help keep vulnerable elderly citizens safer.
The Madison County Elder Abuse-Fatality Review Team is the first of its kind in the Metro East and only the second one in the State of Illinois. The team will review cases of suspected or alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the elderly. The team is headed by Maryville Police Chief Richard Schardan and consists of members of law enforcement and health care communities. Nonn said, "We see this team has having two primary benefits. First and foremost, several sets of eyes are looking at a case with each individual viewing it from a different perspective. Second, it serves as a remarkable information-gathering tool that enables us to discover gaps in the system and services provided for our senior population."
