Stopping Elder Abuse

Whatever happen to respecting your elders? Or honor thy mother and father so that thy days will be longer here on earth. Mother's Day is approaching on May 14th. I myself lost my mother ReJean Brooks AKA Precious to breast cancer in 2008 before she could even become age 65 to be consider a Senior Citizen. I also have many friends that have also lost their parents and grandparents. There is a Silent Crime Against Seniors that is on the rise. Each year thousands of seniors 65 and older are abused, neglected and exploited. However few report it because they are afraid. Many seniors cannot take care of themselves. In most cases they rely on family, trusted friends and spouses to help meet their needs only to become abused byway of physical, psychological, emotional, financial, sexual, neglect, abandonment, self neglect, institutional abuse, and domestic violence. 

The key to prevention and intervention is having the ability to recognize the warning signs and get some help.

Is you are caring for an aging parent, concerned about how your neighbor, friend or family member is being treated join me and my guest as we provide information, resources and assistance to Stop Elder Abuse. Monday  at 12pm Pacific. You can join the conversation by calling 516 387-1914.

In in the voice of my mother, "Keep Living". Sick days and old age comes to everyone