Elder Abuse – Do You See Signs?
September 20, 2018
Do you have a family member or a neighbor who is elderly, or perhaps younger and intellectually disabled? These folks are prime targets for elder abuse. Some things to keep your eyes and ears open for include:
- A previously uninvolved family member becomes the primary caregiver.
- A previously unfamiliar “friend” becomes the primary caregiver.
- Lots of repeat visits by the same repairmen – are they asking this person to write checks for unnecessary work?
- Payments in the checkbook that can’t be easily explained.
- Lots of ATM or bank withdrawals for cash, if that wasn’t previously this person’s habit.
- The caregiver won’t let others visit or call.
- Acting scared.
- Sudden bruises or injuries.
- Something just doesn’t seem right with the living situation. Trust your gut.
These are not all the signs of elder abuse. If you suspect abuse of an elder or someone who is intellectually disabled, you can try any of the following: call your town senior center; call South Shore Elder Services or Old Colony Elderly Services (depending on your service area – see map here); call the police; or call the patient’s doctor.
If you see something, say something.
For help preventing yourself or a loved one from ever becoming a victim of elder abuse, please call us.
Elder Care Workshop Series at Norwell Public Library
March 7, 2017
Friendship Home’s First Annual Walk With Friends
June 5, 2014
Friendship Home in Norwell is hosting its First Annual Walk with Friends on Sunday, June 22, 2014. The 5K (3.1 mile) walk will take place at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham. This family-friendly event will raise funds and awareness for Friendship Home. Here are some more details if you’re interested in participating:
Registration is from 10:30 a.m. to noon, with the walk beginning at noon. Walkers will have until 2:00 p.m. to complete the course. You can register ahead of time online at friendshiphome.net or by calling (781) 659-8202 to request a registration form. You can sign up as an individual or form a team with friends and family members. Registration is $25.00 for individuals and just $50.00 for a family.
If you would like to lend a hand but not walk, volunteers are also welcome. For more information on volunteering, contact Linda Malone at 781-659-8202.
Walkers can also opt to fundraise and collect additional donations. All money raised will provide support for the Friendship Club program, which “offers individuals with developmental disabilities a unique opportunity to build and nurture friendships while contributing to our community, learning new skills and having fun!”
Friendship Home does wonderful work for people with developmental disabilities. If you’re around on the 22nd I encourage you to round up your friends and family to enjoy a nice summertime walk to support this great organization.
Shred Day at South Shore Bank
May 29, 2014
I just received notice that South Shore Bank will be holding a shred day at its East Bridgewater branch on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This event is free, open to the public, and a great eco-friendly way to safely dispose of any personal documents you no longer need. Here are the details:
“For those who feel like they are buried in personal documents that they don’t want to throw out for fear of theft, South Shore Bank has the answer. The Bank will hold a “Shred Day” at their branch office at 225 Bedford Street in East Bridgewater on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., during which people can bring their confidential documents to the Bank and watch as they are turned into confetti in a mobile shredding unit.
Shredding services at South Shore Bank’s “Shred Day” will be provided by Shred King Corp., which is AAA-Certified by the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID). All shredded material will be delivered by Shred King to a recycling center.
The South Shore Bank “Shred Day” is free and open to the public. For more information, call 781-682-3715.”
