Saturday, June 28, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
Senior citizens busted for major drug trafficking appear in court
Posted: Jun 25, 2014 4:49 PM CDTUpdated: Jun 27, 2014 11:22 AM CDT
In an update to a story we told you earlier this week, two elderly South Point residents were arraigned in court today on drug trafficking charges.
John Damron, 73, and his ex-wife Doris Damron, 63, are facing numerous drug trafficking charges stemming from a June 24 raid that turned up $50,000 in pills and cash along with guns, power tools and other stolen merchandise that was traded for drugs.
Neither of them entered a plea. John Damron is facing two counts of trafficking and two counts of aggravated trafficking, all felony counts. Doris is charged with two trafficking counts and a count of complacency to trafficking drugs
Elder Abuse Awareness Events
Professional — Save the Date - Friday October 24, 2014 9am
Paul Greenwood, internationally recognized expert on prosecution of elder abuse, will speak to Professionals at UNCG’s Elliot Center about the growing problem of Elder Abuse and Exploitation and the role that professionals in a nearly every discipline can play to prevent and resolve this problem. For more information about Paul Greenwood, please click here. Registration for the event is FREE and will be available here beginning in September. Please periodically check this website for additional details as the event draws near.
Seniors — Save the Date - Thursday October 23, 2014 10am
Paul Greenwood, internationally recognized expert on prosecution of elder abuse, will speak to seniors at Smith Senior Center about the growing problem of Elder Abuse and Exploitation. Presentation will include a top ten list for how to protect yourself or a loved one from becoming a victim. For more information about Paul Greenwood, please click here. This event is FREE and includes FREE brunch! To register for the event, please contact the City of Greensboro by email:communityrelations@greensboro-nc.gov or phone 33
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Sunday, June 15, 2014
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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| VICTORIA – Health Minister Terry Lake and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors, Linda Larson issued the following statement in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15: “Elder abuse can take various forms – it is not always obvious. It can be a family member who continually borrows money but does not repay it, a caregiver over-medicating a senior in their care, or a contractor who over charges for home repairs or maintenance. “Too often the victim feels shame, embarrassment or fear to challenge or report the abuse or is in a situation of dependency and relies on the perpetrator for care, or transportation. In some instances, the abuser and the victim may not even recognize the actions, or inactions, as abuse or neglect. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2013-2017/2014HLTH0064-000813.htm 
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Saturday, June 14, 2014
Inclusive communities help prevent elder abuse
Older people are entitled to feel safe and live free of fear, says Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew.
Each year approximately 2,000 older people are referred to Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention (EANP) services across the country.
“Elder abuse can take many forms and includes behaviours or neglect which causes physical, psychological, financial or sexual harm to an older person,” says Mrs Goodhew.
“With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday 15th it is a timely reminder to all of us that a whole of community approach is needed to address this issue.
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Friday, June 13, 2014
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
By Nancy LaFever / Posted on 12 June 2014
Citing ageism as a societal issue that is closely related to elder abuse, in June the ALFA is “refocusing and rethinking the way society views older adults and promoting acknowledgement that seniors have an equal right to happiness.” The organization suggests people contact any media, groups and businesses working with older adults to make them aware of Elder Abuse Awareness Month to plan related coverage and activities. Family members, staff of senior communities, and residents are encouraged to wear purple ribbons as acknowledgment of this important cause.
http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2014/06/12/june-is-elder-abuse-awareness-month/
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Chicago Fitness Plus Program
The Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS) and Alliance Rehab, Inc. have created an award winning fitness program that is not only fun, affordable and accessible, but one that concentrates on the key components to a healthy and independent lifestyle:endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. DFSS senior centers are equipped with senior friendly exercise equipment and staffed by experienced, Certified Senior FITness Professionals who lead group exercise classes and can customize training programs for seniors based on their own individual goals.
The U.S. Surgeon General's office recently released a report on Physical Activity and Health.
Two of its major findings were:
- People who are usually inactive can improve their health and well-being by becoming even moderately active on a regular basis
- Greater health benefits are achieved by increasing the amount (duration, frequency, or intensity) of physical activity
The Surgeon General's report highlighted the major benefits from exercise including:
- Reduced risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and colon cancer
- Assistance to those who have high blood pressure, arthritis, or weight problems
- Promotion of psychological well-being
CDFSS invites all Chicago seniors to join us by participating in fitness activities:
Take a free Comprehensive Fitness and Strength Training Classes which are offered twice a week at 48 locations throughout the City.
Use state-of-the-art Fitness Equipment (such as treadmills, stationary bikes, and circuit trainers) located at our Regional and Satellite Centers throughout the City, with free Personal Trainer consultations.
Train to participate in special fitness events, including the Senior's Active for Life Day in March, the National Senior Fitness Day Shape Walk in May, Senior Games in the fall and Urban Hikers events throughout the year.
To learn about class schedules and the location of the site nearest you, call: 312.744.4016.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Elder Abuse Prevention
Prevent elder abuse. June 15th is World Elder Abuse Prevention Day.
Elder abuse is a significant public health problem. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. In the United States alone, more than 500,000 older adults are believed to be abused or neglected each year.
These statistics are likely an underestimate because many victims are unable or afraid to tell the police, family, or friends about the violence.
Six types of maltreatment occur among persons over the age of 60:
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Neglect
- Abandonment
- Financial abuse
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Monday, June 9, 2014
Older adults and internet use
For the first time, half of adults ages 65 and older are online
As of April 2012, 53% of American adults ages 65 and older use the internet or email. Though these adults are still less likely than all other age groups to use the internet, the latest data represent the first time that half of seniors are going online. After several years of very little growth among this group, these gains are significant.
Overall, 82% of all American adults ages 18 and older say they use the internet or email at least occasionally, and 67% do so on a typical day.
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An Ambitious Attempt to Keep Older Americans From Falling
One-third of Americans over age 65 fall each year. It’s the leading cause of injuries, including fatal ones, among seniors and it costs the health care system $30 billion a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. And the problem has gotten worse: The CDC reports that the rate at which older Americans die from falling has increased sharply.
That increase comes despite years of research into why people fall and how to prevent it. This week, the National Institutes of Health announced a new study—”the Manhattan Project of trials in fall-injury prevention,” according to Dr. Shalender Bhasin, one of the study’s lead investigators and director of an NIH-funded center to promote independence for older Americans.
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Sunday, June 8, 2014
Obama is driving the country to ruin
If you think of the United States of America as a store, its recent decisions and scandals resemble a sale, perhaps a fire sale. Or maybe even a “Going Out of Business” sale.
The list of dramatic markdowns is breathtaking. They include trading away five murderous terrorists for a likely Army deserter, an open invitation to tens of thousands of illegal immigrants to cross the Mexican border, and a decision to recognize the terrorist group Hamas as part of the Palestinian government.
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, 2014
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15th
What is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day?
Each year, hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. In addition, elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation, funds that could have been used to pay for basic needs such as housing, food, and medical care. Unfortunately, no one is immune to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It occurs in every demographic, and can happen to anyone—a family member, a neighbor, even you. Yet it is estimated that only about one in five of those crimes are ever discovered.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. In addition, WEAAD is in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. WEAAD serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
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Friday, June 6, 2014
Marketing Instagram Style: What Marketers Need to Know
Do you use Instagram for marketing?
Are you wondering how you can grow an Instagram following that will build your business?
To learn how Instagram can help you engage your audience, I interview Jenn Herman for this episode of the Social Media Marketing podcast.
More About This Show
The Social Media Marketing podcast is a show from Social Media Examiner.
It’s designed to help busy marketers and business owners discover what works with social media marketing.
The show format is on-demand talk radio (also known as podcasting).
In this episode, I interview Jenn Herman, who blogs at Jenn’s Trends and is one of our top 10 social media blog winners for 2014. Her blog focuses on social media management. She’s author of the ebook, The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Instagram.
JUNE 15: WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
June 15 marks the 8th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. WEAAD was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.
At Arab American Family Services, we strive to bring attention and raise awareness to elderly abuse. Our seniors are our priority and we take pride in helping them take part in all the wonderful opportunities offered to them.
AAFS supports elderly who have limited English skills by assisting them in order to gain dignity and pride in themselves, as well as improving their quality of life. AAFS’ Elderly Department case workers help clients overcome these barriers in multiple ways and serve these clients with sensitivity and respect for their age, experience, and cultural background.
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D-Day June 6, 1944
Allies invade Western Europe in the largest amphibious attack in history.
During World War II (1939-1945), the Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the battle began on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, when some 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history and required extensive planning. Prior to D-Day, the Allies conducted a large-scale deception campaign designed to mislead the Germans about the intended invasion target. By late August 1944, all of northern France had been liberated, and by the following spring the Allies had defeated the Germans. The Normandy landings have been called the beginning of the end of war in Europe.
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During World War II (1939-1945), the Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the battle began on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, when some 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history and required extensive planning. Prior to D-Day, the Allies conducted a large-scale deception campaign designed to mislead the Germans about the intended invasion target. By late August 1944, all of northern France had been liberated, and by the following spring the Allies had defeated the Germans. The Normandy landings have been called the beginning of the end of war in Europe.
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Thursday, June 5, 2014
Illinois Senior Olympics
Welcome to the Illinois Senior Olympics
The Springfield Park District and The Illinois Senior Olympic Advisory Board invite all Men and Women 50 years of age and older to come and participate in this wonderful senior athletic event. There are over 30 event categories and team sports offered.
The Springfield Park District and The Illinois Senior Olympic Advisory Board invite all Men and Women 50 years of age and older to come and participate in this wonderful senior athletic event. There are over 30 event categories and team sports offered.
The Benefits
We are proud to be able to help promote healthy lifestyles for adults, particularly seniors 50 years of age and older. It's no secret that baby boomers are entering their golden years and are becoming more conscious about their health and the way they age. Staying fit and active is the best answer to aging and our games provide an excellent way for seniors to maintain or improve their physical and mental condition, as well as their coordination, while enjoying some friendly competition. It's also a great opportunity to meet new friends, and engage the whole family in the fitness mode. But, if exercising isn't for you, don't forget you can still be a part of the games by becoming a volunteer.
We are proud to be able to help promote healthy lifestyles for adults, particularly seniors 50 years of age and older. It's no secret that baby boomers are entering their golden years and are becoming more conscious about their health and the way they age. Staying fit and active is the best answer to aging and our games provide an excellent way for seniors to maintain or improve their physical and mental condition, as well as their coordination, while enjoying some friendly competition. It's also a great opportunity to meet new friends, and engage the whole family in the fitness mode. But, if exercising isn't for you, don't forget you can still be a part of the games by becoming a volunteer.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Rauner open to referendum to overturn Gay Marriage Law
As Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn commemorated the same-sex marriage law he signed by visiting a gay wedding ceremony Monday, Republican challenger Bruce Rauner said he’d be open to repealing it if that’s what Illinois voters wanted.
Rauner has struggled with the issue, telling voters last year that he would follow the results of an advisory referendum to settle the gay marriage question if one were held. Later, after lawmakers approved same-sex marriage bill, Rauner said he would veto the bill if he were governor.
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Disabilities Guidebook: Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
(Chapter 7, Section 1 from Guidebook of Laws and Programs for People with Disabilities)
What Is It?Social Security runs two programs for persons who are disabled and unable to work. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) is an insurance program that provides monthly income to workers who become disabled and to certain family members. Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) provides monthly income for people who are 65 or older, blind or disabled and who have very limited income and assets. SSI benefits are only paid to the eligible disabled person, not to dependants unless they also independently qualify for SSI. SSA has very helpful information about both these disability programs on its website.
Where to Apply?You can apply for SSDI and SSI through the Social Security Administration (SSA). You can apply in person at an SSA office. You can start an application over the phone by calling 800-772-1213. You can apply for SSDI online. If you want to apply for SSI, you can start your application online, but you will need to complete the application at an SSA office.
Who May Be Eligible?
SSDI: A worker who becomes disabled. In addition, certain family members may be eligible. These family members, with some limitations not fully described below, may include:
• The worker’s spouse, if the spouse is caring for their child who is younger than age 16 or who is disabled;
• The worker’s spouse, if the spouse is age 62 or older;
• The worker’s child if the child is younger than age 18. If the child is still in grade school or high school full time, the child can receive benefits up to age 19;
• The worker’s child who is age 18 or older, if this adult child is disabled and became disabled before age 22;
• The worker’s divorced spouse, if the divorced spouse is age 62 or older, was married to the worker for at least 10 years, and is not currently married; and
• The worker’s stepchild or grandchild, in limited circumstances.
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What Is It?Social Security runs two programs for persons who are disabled and unable to work. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) is an insurance program that provides monthly income to workers who become disabled and to certain family members. Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) provides monthly income for people who are 65 or older, blind or disabled and who have very limited income and assets. SSI benefits are only paid to the eligible disabled person, not to dependants unless they also independently qualify for SSI. SSA has very helpful information about both these disability programs on its website.
Where to Apply?You can apply for SSDI and SSI through the Social Security Administration (SSA). You can apply in person at an SSA office. You can start an application over the phone by calling 800-772-1213. You can apply for SSDI online. If you want to apply for SSI, you can start your application online, but you will need to complete the application at an SSA office.
Who May Be Eligible?
SSDI: A worker who becomes disabled. In addition, certain family members may be eligible. These family members, with some limitations not fully described below, may include:
• The worker’s spouse, if the spouse is caring for their child who is younger than age 16 or who is disabled;
• The worker’s spouse, if the spouse is age 62 or older;
• The worker’s child if the child is younger than age 18. If the child is still in grade school or high school full time, the child can receive benefits up to age 19;
• The worker’s child who is age 18 or older, if this adult child is disabled and became disabled before age 22;
• The worker’s divorced spouse, if the divorced spouse is age 62 or older, was married to the worker for at least 10 years, and is not currently married; and
• The worker’s stepchild or grandchild, in limited circumstances.
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Illinois Legal Help Senior Citizens Handbook - Financial Assistance: Social Security
Author: Prairie State Legal Services
Last updated: January 2014
Last updated: January 2014
(Chapter 1 Section 2 of the Senior Citizens Handbook)
What It Is: An insurance program that provides income to retired or disabled workers, their dependents and survivors.
Where to Apply: Social Security Administration (SSA)
Who May Be Eligible: Retired workers who are 62 years old or older, disabled workers, and spouses and dependents of retired, disabled or deceased workers.
How Social Security Works
Most workers pay into Social Security while they are working. Your pay stub will show deductions for the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA). These deductions are the money or "premiums" which you pay into the Social Security system. For every contribution you make to Social Security, the employer makes an equal contribution. The SSA then uses that money to pay people who are eligible to receive benefits.
To become eligible, you must have worked for a minimum length of time before claiming benefits. The length of time varies depending on whether you are asserting eligibility for benefits based on disability, your age at the time of disability and whether you are seeking retirement benefits.
The amount of money you receive from Social Security depends upon the amount of money you made while you contributed to Social Security and whether you choose to begin receiving retirement benefits at 62 or to wait until you reach full retirement age. Every so often, the SSA adjusts the amounts of monthly benefits to keep pace with the cost of living.
If you are found eligible for Social Security based on disability, you may be entitled to a retroactive benefit. In general, you are entitled to receive benefits going back to the first month following the end of a waiting period. The "waiting period" is the five month period starting with the first month in which you were both insured for disability and "disabled." The waiting period can start no earlier than the 17th month before the month you apply.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
God-ordained marriage defenders attacked on a college campus.
VIDEO: Attacked by "Tolerance" |
How same-sex “marriage” advocates use violence
against traditional marriage supporters
In this newly released video, volunteers with the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) describe how they were violently assaulted by pro-homosexual "marriage" advocates while promoting traditional marriage on college campuses and in the public square.
against traditional marriage supporters
In this newly released video, volunteers with the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) describe how they were violently assaulted by pro-homosexual "marriage" advocates while promoting traditional marriage on college campuses and in the public square.
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"That empty slogan about tolerance comes crashing down after you see how TFP volunteers were criminally assaulted by same-sex 'marriage' advocates," said TFP Student Action Director John Ritchie.
"The video speaks for itself. They don't tolerate God's marriage. In fact, our volunteers have been bullied, pepper sprayed, hit with glass bottles, sprayed with pesticide, punched, and spit on for peacefullystating that marriage iswhat it is – the unionbetween one man and one woman."
"When you watch same-sex 'marriage' activists destroy your signs, desecrate the Bible, blaspheme, and burn your literature, it becomes clear that the homosexual agenda is not really about tolerance," Ritchie said. "It's about the formation of a strange dictatorship – a dictatorship of pseudo-tolerance and make-believe equality – where freedom of speech is only allowed if it advances sinful lifestyles; where God, family values and public morality are off limits and targeted for destruction."
| By TFP PRESS RELEASE |
April 30, 2012
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Monday, June 2, 2014
Older Adults Warm Up to Social Networking
by Zach Miners
IDG News Service (San Francisco Bureau) — A rising percentage of older adults are using social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google+ too, according to a Pew study.
Forty-three percent of people age 65 and older use online social networking services, according to survey results released Monday by the Pew Research Center. A mere 1 percent of people in that age group were active on social networking sites in 2006.
Since 2009, adoption rates for those 65 and older have tripled, according to the report.
Several other age groups have also increased use of social networking over the past several years. Sixty percent of people ages 50-64 use social networking, up from 6 percent in 2005. Among people ages 30-49, the percentage increased sharply from 7 percent in 2005 to 78 percent in 2013, according to the study.
Social Networking Site for Older People
Social networking sites for older people are wonderful ways to meet and share information with like-minded people. Social networking isn't just for youngsters, there are many sites suitable for older people on a wide range of subjects.
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Social Networking for Older People
People have networked for centuries, through clubs, organizations and guilds, as well as informal networks of family and friends. Online social networking is the new generation of this tradition. There are many social networking sites available on the Internet, and the most well-known are often also considered to be the place for youngsters. This isn't the case, however, and sites such as MySpace are suitable for people of all ages.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
The Benefits of Social Media for Seniors
Posted on May 29, 2014
Benefits of Social Media for Seniors
When most people hear ‘social media,’ seniors don’t typically come to mind. However, seniors aged 65 and older represent one of the fastest growing age groups to use social media, according to NPR and the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project. In fact, seniors are the fastest growing demographic on Facebook today. Older adults are learning that social media sites are easy to access and are user-friendly. They are also catching on quickly to all the benefits social media has to offer them. We’ve laid out 5 of the top benefits of social media for older adults.
1. Keep in touch. Social media sites such as Facebook offer seniors many ways to stay in touch with friends and family and to reconnect with people from your past. By keeping in touch, older adults can avoid feelings of loneliness and isolation that sometime occur as you age.
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