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The Center for Elder Abuse Prevention The Center for Elder Abuse Prevention opened in September 2007 as a community-oriented extension of the Home's Mission to help seniors achieve the highest quality of life attainable, to assist victims and to reduce the prevalence of elder abuse. The Center is the first of its kind to serve frail elderly in Connecticut, and only the second in the nation. Quick LinksWhat is Elder Abuse? What is Elder Abuse?Elder abuse can occur in many different manners. In general, elder abuse refers to intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or “trusted” individual that lead to, or may lead to, harm of a vulnerable elder. Self-neglect is often addressed as a form of elder abuse, although it is distinct from the other types. Below are the primary categories of abuse and some examples of warning signs.
If You Suspect AbuseFor information, advice, and assistance To report abuse, please call After Hours: Emergencies: 911 Other resources Connecticut Office of Attorney General
The Center’s ServicesINTERVENTION“Shelter without Walls” - In times of emergency the Center staff arranges for safe, confidential, short-term housing in its “Shelter without Walls”, with appropriate geriatric care at a location dependent on a client’s needs, and regardless of ability to pay. The shelter is designed for frail, elderly abuse victims, who need emergency shelter and require levels of care that a traditional domestic violence shelter may not be able to accommodate. Helpline – For confidential advice, referrals, and intervention strategies. Legal advocacy - Legal counseling and support through legal actions is available free of charge. Necessary legal support may include obtaining orders of protection, mediating housing matters, helping maintain benefits or financial resources, completing or removing a power of attorney or other legal documents, and other services to fulfill the wishes of the client that will help them achieve safety. Geriatric Assessment and Care Management Services are made available, free of charge, to victims to detect and ameliorate geriatric conditions making them susceptible to abuse that may be remedied on an outpatient basis.
PREVENTIONRaising awareness about elder abuse among professionals and community members is a major step towards preventing abuse. The Center conducts outreach and education activities for older adults and their caregivers. Professional Training is available to teach senior service providers about signs and symptoms of abuse, reporting requirements, and available intervention resources. The staff is happy to speak to any group about elder abuse – young and old, professional or community member. To inquire about an education session, please call 203-396-1097. Building knowledge and sharing insights about elder abuse is imperative to help prevent future abuse and build a network of safe havens for older victims. The Center staff works closely with local partners, academic institutions, and leaders in the field of elder abuse detection and prevention to gather insights and data.
COLLABORATIONPartner agencies are essential to fulfilling our mission to help seniors in crisis. We collaborate closely with multiple community partners to link together a network of support to stop the cycle of elder abuse and to help the client live as independently as possible.
Community Coalition. Experience has shown that the problem of elder abuse is best addressed as a multi-disciplinary effort with a strong foundation at the local level. Because individual agencies alone cannot fully address the problem, The Jewish Home partnered with the Southwestern Connecticut Area Agency on Aging, and was funded by the National Center for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) to create a community coalition. The Coalition for the Advocacy, Prevention, and Elimination of older adult abuse (CAPE) is a collaborative effort of over 40 agencies and businesses in Greater Bridgeport working together to address elder abuse through advocacy, awareness, and professional training. Please contact us if you would like to become a member or learn more. Funding PartnersThe Center’s activities are made possible with the help of generous donors.
FOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about our program or to donate, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Snow at 203-396-1097, or email at lsnow@jhe.org. Other helpful elder abuse resources include: |
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IN THE NEWS Jewish Home for the Elderly Earns Competitive Grant Fairfield County Community Foundation Awards Grant to Center for Elder Abuse Prevention
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Helpline: 203-396-1097
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