Elder abuse video awarded ‘Telly’ honor

The City of Kirkland’s Multimedia Services and the Kirkland Senior Council were recently recognized by “The Telly Awards,” a national organization that honors outstanding local and regional television commercials and productions, for a video produced about senior neglect and abuse.

The City of Kirkland’s Multimedia Services and the Kirkland Senior Council were recently recognized by “The Telly Awards,” a national organization that honors outstanding local and regional television commercials and productions, for a video produced about senior neglect and abuse.

“Elder Abuse, Neglect and Self-Neglect,” a 20-minute informative video, received a Silver Telly in the category of health and fitness and a Bronze Telly in the category of information.

“Elder Abuse” can be viewed on KLIFE Comcast Channel 75 on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9 a.m. and on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m. The program is also available on the city’s Web site at www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/depart/TV/Video_On_Demand.htm.