Despite the baby boomers ageing, we can afford to care
This generation is going to be expensive. But a voluntary, late-in-life or after-death payment scheme ticks every box
Polly Toynbee
The Guardian,
Tuesday May 13 2008
Every year that passes, the crisis in social care threatens to crash into the political headlines. It hasn't quite yet, but the desperate state of the old and their carers is a gathering thundercloud. Gordon Brown yesterday began a public consultation, saying care was "at the heart of our ambition for a fairer Britain". Indeed, it raises deep equality questions. It's the right subject at the right time, as each party's manifesto will offer a remedy that reflects their true political nature.
Every day there are scandals hidden away in private: the old man struggling alone to wash, feed and dress his wife who has Alzheimer's, the mother in her 70s caring for her 50-year-old disabled son, the old woman sinking into degradation on her own while a council judges her needs insufficiently "critical". It's probably happening to someone in your street right now. Polls show most people blithely expect care to be there and to be free - but everyone discovers another truth when they need a care service. Then they find services vary wildly in a postcode lottery while the lottery of life decrees whether care costs eat up a family's last savings.
Reality started to bite once the all-powerful baby boomer generation began caring for its parents. By the time they need care, demands will explode. They, the have-it-all generation, always had it good (and that includes me). Sixty years ago, the new free NHS brought them into the world, as child benefits and the Butler education act were followed by new plate-glass universities to educate them. Their teenage years dominated the cultural scene - and oddly still do. They have the last good occupational pensions. Already, 85% of people between 54 and 70 own their homes as wealth is sucked up the age ladder, leaving the young struggling harder than they ever did. There are now more people over 65 than there are children - and they will live long. Look at this: the over-60s own £932bn in property, and the shortfall for care is just £6bn.
James Lloyd of the International Longevity Centre has produced an ingenious social insurance scheme the Department of Health is studying with enthusiasm. The joy of this scheme is that it is voluntary: payment only applies to the over-65s, when people really are thinking about care, and people can choose how they pay.
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May 14, 2008
Elder Abuse: Nurses and Carers Walk Free - Newbridge, Wales
Nurses and carers walk free in Newbridge case
May 13 2008
by Gerry Holt, Western Mail
EIGHT nursing home workers were yesterday cleared of the wilful neglect of an 84-year-old woman at a residential home after the prosecution dropped the case.
Gladys Thomas was found to be suffering from a fractured collar bone and rib, and extensive bruising, when she was admitted to hospital in October 2005. She also had a ligature mark around one of her forearms, the width of the lead of a plug.
Miss Thomas had been living at the Bryngwyn Mountleigh Nursing Home in Newbridge for just over a month when her injuries were discovered by staff at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. She died eight days later.
After nearly three weeks of evidence at Newport Crown Court, the Crown Prosecution Service announced they would not be seeking guilty verdicts for any of the defendants.
The decision allowed Evan Green, 35, of Fairwater, Cwmbran; John Sunday Ajewole, 53, of Victoria Terrace, Newbridge; Ebeneezer Ajiwe, 48, of Woodland Terrace, Abercarn; Peter John Booth, 35, of Penyfan Close, Newbridge; Tahir Hayat, 30, of Coldra Road, Newport; Angela Johnson, 37, of Hector Avenue, Crumlin; Shibu Joseph, 32, of Gaer Park Drive, Newport; and Debra Richards, 45, of Brynawel, Bedwas, to walk free from court.
John Barry Alder, a qualified nurse at the home, has already pleaded guilty to neglect on the basis of not administering Miss Thomas the correct medication. He will be sentenced this week.
Outside court, Miss Thomas’ family said they were “extremely disappointed” by the outcome.
In a statement, Mervyn and Esme Williams said: “It is with deep regret but with firm belief we can say that many people who have loved ones in care homes cannot guarantee that they will be getting the proper care they should receive.
“It is a worry for all of us."
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May 13 2008
by Gerry Holt, Western Mail
EIGHT nursing home workers were yesterday cleared of the wilful neglect of an 84-year-old woman at a residential home after the prosecution dropped the case.
Gladys Thomas was found to be suffering from a fractured collar bone and rib, and extensive bruising, when she was admitted to hospital in October 2005. She also had a ligature mark around one of her forearms, the width of the lead of a plug.
Miss Thomas had been living at the Bryngwyn Mountleigh Nursing Home in Newbridge for just over a month when her injuries were discovered by staff at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. She died eight days later.
After nearly three weeks of evidence at Newport Crown Court, the Crown Prosecution Service announced they would not be seeking guilty verdicts for any of the defendants.
The decision allowed Evan Green, 35, of Fairwater, Cwmbran; John Sunday Ajewole, 53, of Victoria Terrace, Newbridge; Ebeneezer Ajiwe, 48, of Woodland Terrace, Abercarn; Peter John Booth, 35, of Penyfan Close, Newbridge; Tahir Hayat, 30, of Coldra Road, Newport; Angela Johnson, 37, of Hector Avenue, Crumlin; Shibu Joseph, 32, of Gaer Park Drive, Newport; and Debra Richards, 45, of Brynawel, Bedwas, to walk free from court.
John Barry Alder, a qualified nurse at the home, has already pleaded guilty to neglect on the basis of not administering Miss Thomas the correct medication. He will be sentenced this week.
Outside court, Miss Thomas’ family said they were “extremely disappointed” by the outcome.
In a statement, Mervyn and Esme Williams said: “It is with deep regret but with firm belief we can say that many people who have loved ones in care homes cannot guarantee that they will be getting the proper care they should receive.
“It is a worry for all of us."
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The Woman Who Put a Face on Elder Abuse (USA)
The woman who put a face on elder abuse
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Before the nightmare began, Amelia Lewis de Gremli had led a rich, exhilarating life.
The former actress had received a marvelous education. She had been a Rhodes Scholarship finalist. She had directed theaters and taught drama all over the world. And she had saved for her retirement and owned her home in Nevada.
In 1986, however, when de Gremli was 66, she suffered a crippling stroke and became the vulnerable victim of outrageous exploitation. Seven years later Oregon authorities found her -- ill, lonely, unable to walk or speak -- in a Bend foster care facility where she had been secreted by a married couple who had drained her assets.
Barely able to scratch her name on a piece of paper, de Gremli managed to draw attention to her plight by scrawling the word "help" on a postcard. Then she got an aide at the care facility to address it to a Nevada friend who didn't know what had become of de Gremli, and that touched off a remarkable chain of events.
De Gremli, who died Friday in Bend at the age of 88, left a legacy far greater than her colorful career on the stage. Her heroic plea for help caused ripples that ended up changing Oregon law and heightening awareness of a quiet crime known today as elder abuse.
Some victims suffer a physical form of this evil, but de Gremli's abuse was financial. It began soon after her stroke when a friend's grown son and his wife, who had been having money problems, offered to move into her home and look after her.
Soon they had her power of attorney. Then they moved her to the Bend area, not telling any of her friends where she'd been taken.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Before the nightmare began, Amelia Lewis de Gremli had led a rich, exhilarating life.
The former actress had received a marvelous education. She had been a Rhodes Scholarship finalist. She had directed theaters and taught drama all over the world. And she had saved for her retirement and owned her home in Nevada.
In 1986, however, when de Gremli was 66, she suffered a crippling stroke and became the vulnerable victim of outrageous exploitation. Seven years later Oregon authorities found her -- ill, lonely, unable to walk or speak -- in a Bend foster care facility where she had been secreted by a married couple who had drained her assets.
Barely able to scratch her name on a piece of paper, de Gremli managed to draw attention to her plight by scrawling the word "help" on a postcard. Then she got an aide at the care facility to address it to a Nevada friend who didn't know what had become of de Gremli, and that touched off a remarkable chain of events.
De Gremli, who died Friday in Bend at the age of 88, left a legacy far greater than her colorful career on the stage. Her heroic plea for help caused ripples that ended up changing Oregon law and heightening awareness of a quiet crime known today as elder abuse.
Some victims suffer a physical form of this evil, but de Gremli's abuse was financial. It began soon after her stroke when a friend's grown son and his wife, who had been having money problems, offered to move into her home and look after her.
Soon they had her power of attorney. Then they moved her to the Bend area, not telling any of her friends where she'd been taken.
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May: Older Americans Month - Elder Protection in Yolo (USA)
Yolo's DA's Office will be talking about fraud
Daily Democrat05/12/2008 08:46:30 AM PDT
In recognition of Older Americans Month, throughout this May, the Yolo County District Attorney's Elder Protection Unit will be out and about in the community raising awareness and teaching prevention.
Coming up, look for for representatives from the DA's Office at the following events:
- May 20: ID Theft Awareness presentation and video at Lincoln Gardens Senior Apartments in Woodland at their potluck.• May 30: Fraud Awareness Presentation at Cross Courts Athletic Club in Woodland for the Senior Breakfast Club.
- May 30: At West Sacramento Senior Center "Celebration of Older Americans." Representatives have already been out this month to the following places:
- May 6: Fraud Awareness Presentation at Country Fair Estates Mobile Home Park in Dunnigan.
- May 7: Fraud Awareness Presentation to the Yolo STRS Board in Woodland.The Yolo County Board of Supervisors kicked off Older Americans Month last week with a resolution presented to the District Attorney's Office and other Yolo County agencies that support
Yolo County's older community members. The effect of crime committed against older adults is profound according to Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Paredes "They are vulnerable to financial abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and emotional abuse, often at the hands of someone they love and trust," Paredes stated. "
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May 13, 2008
Elder Abuse Prevention: New Programs for Barrie Seniors (Canada)
Government moves to stop elder abuse; Investing in programs for Barrie seniors
Posted 11 May 2008
The provincial government is taking action to ensure the safety and well-being of Barrie's seniors by investing in programs to prevent elder abuse.
The Simcoe County Elder Abuse Prevention Network, located at Royal Victoria Hospital, is receiving $4,000 from the Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA) to help with service co-ordination, front-line staff training and public education.
"Elder abuse in any form cannot be tolerated," Barrie MPP Aileen Carroll said. "This investment is part of the McGuinty government's elder abuse strategy to ensure the safety and well-being of Ontario seniors."
It's estimated that between 65,000 and 130,000 Ontario seniors suffer some form of elder abuse.
The Ontario government recently provided $209,000 to ONPEA to support the work of community-based elder abuse networks across the province.
The funding is in addition to the $1.65 million announced last year by the province to help put an end to elder abuse. Such investments are the first of their kind in Canada.
"The generous support by the Ontario government reinforces its commitment to helping seniors who have been abused or are at risk of being abused," ONPEA chairwoman Lori Flynn said. "This funding will help local elder abuse networks mobilize community activity in the prevention and response to elder abuse."
This investment allows ONPEA to deliver one-time grants to each of Ontario's 52 local elder abuse networks across Ontario.
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Posted 11 May 2008
The provincial government is taking action to ensure the safety and well-being of Barrie's seniors by investing in programs to prevent elder abuse.
The Simcoe County Elder Abuse Prevention Network, located at Royal Victoria Hospital, is receiving $4,000 from the Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA) to help with service co-ordination, front-line staff training and public education.
"Elder abuse in any form cannot be tolerated," Barrie MPP Aileen Carroll said. "This investment is part of the McGuinty government's elder abuse strategy to ensure the safety and well-being of Ontario seniors."
It's estimated that between 65,000 and 130,000 Ontario seniors suffer some form of elder abuse.
The Ontario government recently provided $209,000 to ONPEA to support the work of community-based elder abuse networks across the province.
The funding is in addition to the $1.65 million announced last year by the province to help put an end to elder abuse. Such investments are the first of their kind in Canada.
"The generous support by the Ontario government reinforces its commitment to helping seniors who have been abused or are at risk of being abused," ONPEA chairwoman Lori Flynn said. "This funding will help local elder abuse networks mobilize community activity in the prevention and response to elder abuse."
This investment allows ONPEA to deliver one-time grants to each of Ontario's 52 local elder abuse networks across Ontario.
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May 12, 2008
New Law to Protect Elderly in Care -UK
Marie Woolf, Whitehall Editor
May 11, 2008
Elderly people in private care homes will receive new protection from degrading treatment with a change to the law to give them legal redress against unscrupulous managers.
Couples denied the right to stay together in homes can challenge decisions under the Human Rights Act 1998 which protects the right to a family life.
The move by health and justice ministers came after a law lords ruling which determined that the Human Rights Act would not apply to an 83-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s who was thrown out of her private care home as the act applied only to public care homes.
Ministers tabled an amendment to the Health and Social Care Bill, which is expected to be passed by parliament, to extend the act to any independent sector care home that provides accommodation, nursing or personal care on behalf of a local authority.
Ivan Lewis, the health minister, said: “Everyone who has an elderly parent or grandparent will want to know we are doing everything to protect vulnerable older people from ill-treatment.”
SOURCE: TimesOnLine
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May 11, 2008
Elderly people in private care homes will receive new protection from degrading treatment with a change to the law to give them legal redress against unscrupulous managers.
Couples denied the right to stay together in homes can challenge decisions under the Human Rights Act 1998 which protects the right to a family life.
The move by health and justice ministers came after a law lords ruling which determined that the Human Rights Act would not apply to an 83-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s who was thrown out of her private care home as the act applied only to public care homes.
Ministers tabled an amendment to the Health and Social Care Bill, which is expected to be passed by parliament, to extend the act to any independent sector care home that provides accommodation, nursing or personal care on behalf of a local authority.
Ivan Lewis, the health minister, said: “Everyone who has an elderly parent or grandparent will want to know we are doing everything to protect vulnerable older people from ill-treatment.”
SOURCE: TimesOnLine
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May 11, 2008
Young-and-Disabled Should Not Be in Nursing Homes (Australia)
Young and disabled
Holly O'Connell
07May08
CATCH her in a candid moment and Cynthia Senderino will tell you exactly how life for her family has been for the past 15 years.
The East Bentleigh mother-of-five lost her left breast and lymph glands to breast cancer.
Shortly after surgery, her then 22-year-old daughter Arianna was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system.
While Mrs Senderino's cancer is in remission, Arianna's MS is worse than ever.
Electronic hoists have been installed in the family home to help the 33-year-old conduct day to day activities.
Days of "assisted transfers" where Arianna moves from the bed to a chair to the toilet with a walking frame are gone.
On a good day, Arianna can stay awake for a few hours. On a bad day, the exhaustion of the MS sees her back in bed within an hour. Seven carers rotate to cover three daily shifts providing care for Arianna.
While a nursing home would provide round-the-clock care, it's something Arianna and her mother say they would never consider.
"A nursing home is not the right place to have a 33-year-old," Mrs Senderino said.
"It's not fair on them. They've got no one to communicate with their own age."
Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance national director Dr Bronwyn Morkham said independent living support was desperately needed for families to avoid aged care centres.
"If you've got family carers who are the only people there to help their loved one, eventually their health will suffer and there are two people needing medical support."
Dr Morkham said the Federal and State Government initiative; My Future My Choice helped only a small percentage of young people leave nursing homes.
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This is an issue that must be looked at by State and Federal governments. It is unacceptable to have young, disabled people in Aged Cared Homes!
Firstly, as more people are predicted to go into Nursing Homes because of the growing number of people joining the seniors rank; the demand for places in nursing homes will no doubt be increased.
Secondly, it is inappropriate for the young disabled to be housed in aged care facilities. It is only logical that the young should be house with people in their own age groups, Not the elderly. Governments must therefore look into the funding and building of different care homes for the young-disabled people. This is as urgently needed. The community pleas must be heeded.
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Holly O'Connell
07May08
CATCH her in a candid moment and Cynthia Senderino will tell you exactly how life for her family has been for the past 15 years.
The East Bentleigh mother-of-five lost her left breast and lymph glands to breast cancer.
Shortly after surgery, her then 22-year-old daughter Arianna was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system.
While Mrs Senderino's cancer is in remission, Arianna's MS is worse than ever.
Electronic hoists have been installed in the family home to help the 33-year-old conduct day to day activities.
Days of "assisted transfers" where Arianna moves from the bed to a chair to the toilet with a walking frame are gone.
On a good day, Arianna can stay awake for a few hours. On a bad day, the exhaustion of the MS sees her back in bed within an hour. Seven carers rotate to cover three daily shifts providing care for Arianna.
While a nursing home would provide round-the-clock care, it's something Arianna and her mother say they would never consider.
"A nursing home is not the right place to have a 33-year-old," Mrs Senderino said.
"It's not fair on them. They've got no one to communicate with their own age."
Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance national director Dr Bronwyn Morkham said independent living support was desperately needed for families to avoid aged care centres.
"If you've got family carers who are the only people there to help their loved one, eventually their health will suffer and there are two people needing medical support."
Dr Morkham said the Federal and State Government initiative; My Future My Choice helped only a small percentage of young people leave nursing homes.
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This is an issue that must be looked at by State and Federal governments. It is unacceptable to have young, disabled people in Aged Cared Homes!
Firstly, as more people are predicted to go into Nursing Homes because of the growing number of people joining the seniors rank; the demand for places in nursing homes will no doubt be increased.
Secondly, it is inappropriate for the young disabled to be housed in aged care facilities. It is only logical that the young should be house with people in their own age groups, Not the elderly. Governments must therefore look into the funding and building of different care homes for the young-disabled people. This is as urgently needed. The community pleas must be heeded.
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May 10, 2008
Niagara Touted as Prototype for Elder Care and Protection (Canada)
Niagara touted as prototype
By MAGGIE RIOPELLE
Posted 10 May 2008
Tribune Staff
WELLAND
Niagara is a “living lab of what the rest of Canada will look like with an aging population,” according to the region.
So why not use Niagara’s programs and initiatives as a “prototype,” said Dominic Ventresca, Niagara Region director of senior services during his address to the special senate committee on aging, Friday, at the Rose City Activity Centre. The committee is chaired by Senator Sharon Carstairs.
With 18 per cent of Niagara’s population being seniors, Niagara does have some unique services to deal with their needs. One such example, he said, is the T. Roy Adams Regional Centre for Dementia Care.
When it comes to elder abuse, Ontario Network of the Prevention of Elder Abuse regional consultant Maureen Etkin said public education and training of government workers, postal workers, and landlords, as examples, is essential.
“Certainly if it was a national program it would really move things ahead,” said Etkin.
“What we need is a national format so the general public is trained, knows what to report and where to report it,” said Gail MacKenzie-High, respite companion program co-ordinator.
For financial abuse, Etkin said it would be ideal if bank tellers were able to get some training to identify any inconsistencies and warn seniors that joint accounts can leave someone else in a position to clear out the funds five minutes later.
“Given the estimates ... 1,512 to 7,560 seniors will experience abuse in this region alone,” added MacKenzie-High.
Raising awareness on abuse to seniors can be a challenge. Often, the word ‘abuse’ can be difficult to define.
So instead, the network recommends using terms like: how to protect yourself from injury and how to protect your finances. It was also suggested a national education campaign on elder abuse be televised for those seniors who are isolated with a telephone number they can call to get help.
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By MAGGIE RIOPELLE
Posted 10 May 2008
Tribune Staff
WELLAND
Niagara is a “living lab of what the rest of Canada will look like with an aging population,” according to the region.
So why not use Niagara’s programs and initiatives as a “prototype,” said Dominic Ventresca, Niagara Region director of senior services during his address to the special senate committee on aging, Friday, at the Rose City Activity Centre. The committee is chaired by Senator Sharon Carstairs.
With 18 per cent of Niagara’s population being seniors, Niagara does have some unique services to deal with their needs. One such example, he said, is the T. Roy Adams Regional Centre for Dementia Care.
When it comes to elder abuse, Ontario Network of the Prevention of Elder Abuse regional consultant Maureen Etkin said public education and training of government workers, postal workers, and landlords, as examples, is essential.
“Certainly if it was a national program it would really move things ahead,” said Etkin.
“What we need is a national format so the general public is trained, knows what to report and where to report it,” said Gail MacKenzie-High, respite companion program co-ordinator.
For financial abuse, Etkin said it would be ideal if bank tellers were able to get some training to identify any inconsistencies and warn seniors that joint accounts can leave someone else in a position to clear out the funds five minutes later.
“Given the estimates ... 1,512 to 7,560 seniors will experience abuse in this region alone,” added MacKenzie-High.
Raising awareness on abuse to seniors can be a challenge. Often, the word ‘abuse’ can be difficult to define.
So instead, the network recommends using terms like: how to protect yourself from injury and how to protect your finances. It was also suggested a national education campaign on elder abuse be televised for those seniors who are isolated with a telephone number they can call to get help.
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May 9, 2008
Oneline Elder Abuse Training Tool (Australia)
Domain Aged Care has partnered with registered training organisation Industry Education and Training Services to develop an online elder abuse training module.
The e-learning tool is aimed at all level of employees within aged care. It demonstrates how to recognise and report elder abuse.
The demonstration was prompted by the amendment to the Aged Care Act last year which introduced mandatory reporting for elder abuse in Commonwealth-funded aged care facility.
Funded by the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, the demonstration guides learners through a range of areas using interactive scenarios, audio, graphics, hyperlinks and text.
Topics covered by the demonstration include definitions of elder abuse and reporting requirements as well as an overview of the relevant legislation and the Aged Care Complaints Investigation Scheme.
Staff members complete the demonstration by undertaking a series of online assessments.
The demonstration can be credited towards the Orientation to Aged Care unit of competency within the Community Services Training Package.
Click here to see the demonstration
SOURCE: AustralianAgeingAgenda
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The e-learning tool is aimed at all level of employees within aged care. It demonstrates how to recognise and report elder abuse.
The demonstration was prompted by the amendment to the Aged Care Act last year which introduced mandatory reporting for elder abuse in Commonwealth-funded aged care facility.
Funded by the national training system's e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, the demonstration guides learners through a range of areas using interactive scenarios, audio, graphics, hyperlinks and text.
Topics covered by the demonstration include definitions of elder abuse and reporting requirements as well as an overview of the relevant legislation and the Aged Care Complaints Investigation Scheme.
Staff members complete the demonstration by undertaking a series of online assessments.
The demonstration can be credited towards the Orientation to Aged Care unit of competency within the Community Services Training Package.
Click here to see the demonstration
SOURCE: AustralianAgeingAgenda
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Southfield to Host Senior Safety Seminar (Michigan)
Southfield to host senior safety seminar May 15
The City of Southfield Commission on Senior Adults (COSA) will host a senior safety seminar on elder abuse and neglect on Thursday, May 15 from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. inside the Southfield Library Meeting Room, 26300 Evergreen Road south of 11 Mile Road.
The seminar will consist of a lecture and question-and-answer forum conducted by Betsy Jackson of Citizens for Better Care and Amy Mills of the Area Agency on Aging 1B. It will cover several areas of abuse and neglect including physical, sexual and financial along with abandonment and self neglect.
Admission is free and refreshments will be served. The Commission on Senior Adults (COSA) is an official city of Southfield commission dedicated to the needs, concerns and challenges of senior adults living in Southfield. The Commission serves as an educational link to services and resources designed to support the Southfield senior community.
Call (248) 796-4540 for further information.
SOURCE: CityofSouthfield
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The City of Southfield Commission on Senior Adults (COSA) will host a senior safety seminar on elder abuse and neglect on Thursday, May 15 from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. inside the Southfield Library Meeting Room, 26300 Evergreen Road south of 11 Mile Road.
The seminar will consist of a lecture and question-and-answer forum conducted by Betsy Jackson of Citizens for Better Care and Amy Mills of the Area Agency on Aging 1B. It will cover several areas of abuse and neglect including physical, sexual and financial along with abandonment and self neglect.
Admission is free and refreshments will be served. The Commission on Senior Adults (COSA) is an official city of Southfield commission dedicated to the needs, concerns and challenges of senior adults living in Southfield. The Commission serves as an educational link to services and resources designed to support the Southfield senior community.
Call (248) 796-4540 for further information.
SOURCE: CityofSouthfield
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