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National center on elderly abuse
Blessed
are they who understand
My faltering step and my palsied hand.
Blessed are they who know today
My ears must strain to catch what they say.
Blessed are they who never say
"You've told that story three times today."
Blessed are they who know the ways
To bring back memories of yesterdays.
Blessed are they with cheery smile
Who've stopped on their way to chat a while.
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Protect Our Elderly
Abuse Comes In Many Forms To Many Different People Of all ages And Race and Income
Be Alert ... Be a Friend
Elderly Abuse Hot Line
(800) 252-8966
Don't Look The Other Way
Please Give These Charming Older People The Love,
Dignity and Respect We all Need
Listen To What They Say.
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Elderly Abuse
Nursing home abuse
Nursing Home Abuse Is Uncalled For and Happens every day...Go See Loved Ones Often and ask Questions
Be Aware and Care, You Will Be Old Someday, Is That The Way You Want To Be Treated?
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Things You Should Know To Help
Elderly people are often the target of various types of abuse because they are perceived to be fragile and defenseless. Such abuse can take many forms ranging from physical acts of violent crime to emotional abuse to scams of various sorts. The following guidelines are presented to help curb these acts of abuse. As a care-giver, friend or family member you should learn to recognize the signs of elderly abuse including unusual injuries (such as bruises, welts, scratches, bite marks) and signs of neglect (such as long periods of isolation, poor hygiene, and malnutrition). Many locales have mandatory reporting laws and guidelines which you should keep up-to-date with. If you are abused or are aware of someone who is being abused, notify the authorities immediately.To prevent isolation, maintain contact with other senior citizens in your community by telephone or home visits. Widen your circle of friends. Open lines of communication between yourself and your children. If possible, establish daily contact with friends and relatives.
Discuss with your children the requirement for care when you will be unable to care for yourself.
Familiarize yourself with all community support services, including visiting nurse care, home health aides, household help and senior day care centers.
Before hiring people to help around your home, check references. If aides are provided through a health care service, make sure they perform background checks on their employees.
If you experience abuse of any sort from a home care provider, immediately report it to the police and to the service that hired the worker.
Have ready access to an abuse hot line for the aged.
Join a Neighborhood Watch Program. Meet your neighbors and know who they are.
Put your finances in order now before it is too late. Prepare a will. Learn about powers of attorney, guardianships, and living wills.
Assign someone you have trusted for a long time to take over your financial matters in case of an emergency.
Do not sign anything unless it is reviewed by someone that you have good reason to trust.
Many scams target the elderly. Do not give out personal information to strangers. This includes social security number, credit card numbers and expiration date, date of birth, PIN numbers, and bank account information.
Take your time before deciding to buy something from a telephone or other type of solicitor. It is not rude to take your time. One tip-off that you are being scammed is when the solicitor says you need to make up your mind right away.
Check references and seek advice that is competent and trusted before making any significant expenditure. Avoid doing business with strangers whose reputation is unknown.
To prevent robbery have all regular payments and Social Security checks deposited directly to your bank account.
Avoid unsolicited conversations with strangers
Avoid congregations of adolescents and isolated, sparsely traveled streets.
Learn where to find help in your community, but seek help. Don't wait for help to find you. Your ostensible helper may actually be looking for your valuables.
Limit the amounts of money or valuables you carry to an absolute minimum.
Have keys ready for use when coming home.
Remember to lock your doors and windows.
If your adult child has a history of substance abuse, compulsive gambling, violence, mental illness or criminality, be certain of total recovery before extending an invitation to come live with you.
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True stories
We
may not always realize
that every thing we do
Affects not only our lives
but touches others, too,
For a little bit of thoughtfulness
that shows someone you care
Creates a ray of Sunshine
for both of you to share--
Yes, every time you offer
someone a helping hand,
Every time you show a friend
you care and understand
Every time you have
a kind and gentle word to give
You help someone find beauty
in this precious life we live,
For happiness brings happiness,
and loving ways bring love,
And Giving is the treasure
that contentment is made of.
Silence
Is Not Golden !!
**To My Children**
When I spill some food on my nice clean dress Or maybe forget to tie my shoes, Please be patient and perhaps reminisce About the many hours I spent with you, When I taught you how to eat with care, Plus tying laces and your numbers too, Dressing yourself and combing your hair.
Those were precious hours spent with you, So when I forget what I was about to say, Just give me a minute.....or maybe two, It probably wasn't important anyway, And I would much rather listen just to you.
If I tell the story one more time, And you know the ending through and through, Please remember your first nursery rhyme When I rehearsed it a hundred times with you.
When my legs are tired and it's hard to stand, Or walk the steady path that I would like to do, Please take me carefully by the hand, And guide me now as I often did for you.
United States
Adult Protective Services
Central Intake
1-877-767-2385
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