WISE & Healthy Aging Elder Abuse Prevention Program

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Physical activity is a great way for older adults to gain substantial health benefits and maintain independence. Being active is one of the most important things you can do each day to maintain and improve health. Try these tips to help you stay motivated to exercise.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join the YWCA Greater Los Angeles, WISE & Healthy Aging, and others working in the advocacy field to learn more about increasing prevention, safety, and support.

When you get a call from a charity fundraiser, how do you know the caller is telling you the truth? Here are a few tips: Ask the caller specific questions: What is the charity’s name, phone number, or address? Write these down so you can confirm them later. Keep in mind that many charity names sound alike.... How much of your donation will go directly to the programs you want to support? Will your donation be tax-deductible? . Resist the pressure to donate now. After you’ve listened to the caller, hang up the phone and think about what they said. Then, go online and do your own research: Search for the organization’s name and phone number, plus the word scam or complaint. What you find might help you decide if you want to make that donation. Look up the organization’s name and address. Does it show up? If it doesn’t, that could be a sign the caller was lying to you. See what these rating organizations say about the charity: BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, and GuideStar.

In any crisis, older adults are among the most vulnerable to health risks. The global pandemic is no exception. Adults with mild cognitive impairment are living at the intersection of two serious dangers: the increased fatality risks of contracting coronavirus and the ageist discrimination of older adults whose health care concerns are often overlooked or ignored in clinical settings.

Civil Legal Aid & APS: Promising Practices & Emerging Models in Response to Elder Abuse "We know that when aging service providers collaborate, informally or formally, it creates a more holistic, person-centered response for older adults. The recent growth in multidisciplinary and elder abuse response teams demonstrates the impact of strong partnerships between civil legal aid and adult protective services (APS) in addressing elder abuse. Beyond these structured teams, there are many opportunities for enhanced relationship building and understanding in our work on a day to day basis."

Changes in health may affect driving skills over time. If you have concerns about a family member or friend, learn how to help them stay safe behind the wheel.

What is Audism? Take a look at this blog to learn more about person centered approaches to engaging with those that are deaf and hard of hearing.

Many people make assumptions about aging, what it is like to grow old, and how older age will affect them. But as we are getting older, it is important to understand the positive aspects of aging. Research has shown that you can help preserve your health and mobility as you age by adopting or continuing healthy habits and lifestyle choices. Read on to learn about 10 common misconceptions related to aging and older adults.

Let’s make sure that older adults and their families are seen, heard, and counted in the 2020 Census! Help us get out the count to every older adult throughout California with these three actions (click link for info!). https://disabilitycounts2020.org//census2020-olderadult-en

Have you seen a message on WhatsApp or Facebook offering you free help during the pandemic? People have reported seeing messages that seem to be from Pepsi, Walmart, Whole Foods, Target, and other big-name brands. These messages all offer money to people who need it through grants, coupons for food support, or other giveaways. But they’re all fake, and not from those companies at all.