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April 2024
Tulsa reparations, Religion and Politics
04/09/2024
March 2024
Trumps War with Black Women
03/31/2024
Addressing The Needs of Older Adults Through Pasadena Village
03/25/2024
Coming Soon: More Resources for Older Americans, Online and in Person
03/25/2024
Community Building Locally and Nationally
03/25/2024
Preparing for the Future with Ready or Not
03/25/2024
Volunteering is at The Heart of the Village
03/25/2024
Women's Liberation: Then and Now
03/25/2024
Writing Memoirs Together
03/25/2024
Current Views on Current Events
03/20/2024
Unchained
03/18/2024
Rumr of Humor issue # 2409
03/10/2024
Blacks Portrayed by European Artists
03/03/2024
Rumor of Humor #2408
03/03/2024
February 2024
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
02/27/2024
Doug Colliflower Honored
02/27/2024
Great Decisions Connects Us to the Worldwide Community
02/27/2024
Letter from the President
02/27/2024
Pasadena Village's Impact
02/27/2024
The Power of Touch
02/27/2024
Villages as a New Approach to Aging
02/27/2024
Addressing Gang Violence in Pasadena-Altadena
02/21/2024
Rumor of Humor Issue 2407
02/19/2024
Thank You For Caring.
02/12/2024
Rumor of Humor 2405
02/11/2024
Curve Balls
02/10/2024
Sylvan Lane
02/10/2024
Rumor of Humor 2404
02/09/2024
Larry Duplechan, Blacks in Film
02/03/2024
January 2024
Pasadena Village Joins Community Partners in Vaccination Campaign
01/29/2024
Rumor of Humor #2403
01/28/2024
Pasadena Village Joins Two Healthy Aging Resource Projects
01/25/2024
Decluttering: Do It Now
01/24/2024
Village Volunteers Contribute to the Huntington Magic
01/24/2024
Villagers Creating Community
01/24/2024
Villagers Reflect on Black History Month
01/24/2024
Walk With Ease, 2024
01/24/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2402
01/21/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2401
01/15/2024
Re- Entry Programs, a Personal Experience
01/08/2024
PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE
By Blog MasterPosted: 05/01/2021
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT ELDER ABUSE
Pasadena Village partners with local agencies to combat elder abuse
Recent attacks on seniors in Pasadena, and the national prevalence of racial violence against those in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, have raised awareness of violence and abuse of older adults, but left many local residents feeling unsure how to help.
In April, Pasadena Village partnered with Bet Tzedek Justice for Seniors to offer a free interactive presentation on preventing elder abuse. Bet Tzedek is the nationally recognized leader in providing legal services to low-income seniors. They help improve the safety and quality of life for older or disabled adults and their families. They can be reached at their website: https://www.bettzedek.org/our-services/justiceforseniors/
During the presentation, we learned that elder abuse can involve financial, physical, or emotional abuse, neglect and abandonment, isolation, or abduction. Often, the abuse builds over time, with a small incident followed by another until the older adult suddenly finds themselves trapped. Unfortunately, relatives and trusted acquaintances are often the perpetrator. We also learned that elder abuse happens at all levels of economic status.
In addition to Bet Tzedek, we have right here in our community the nonprofit Foothill Family agency which has an Elder Abuse Treatment and Support Program that offers free crisis intervention, counseling and therapy, case management, and other support for victims. Call Victim Service Coordinator Aurora Duran at 626-993-3000, ext 5050 for information in both English and Spanish.
Pasadena Village urges those who are aware of older adults who may be victims not to be silent. “It takes our entire community to combat elder abuse, and be advocates for those who have been victimized,” says Pasadena Village Executive Director Katie Brandon, “The more awareness we have of the resources available in the community, the more we can all help.”
To view the presentation Click here