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SUMMARY:Elder Abuse Prevention Presentation
LOCATION:Senior Services Plus\, 2603 N. Rodgers Avenue\, Alton\, IL 62
002
DESCRIPTION:Senior Services Plus\, Inc. (SSP) and their dedicated Ombu
dsman Program will host a panel discussion on Elder Abuse Prevention\,
Tuesday\, April 8th\, 2025\, from 12:00pm-1:00pm in SSP&rsquo\;s Scho
ol House Grill located at 2603 North Rodgers Avenue in Alton\, IL. Spe
akers include Tracie Ramel-Smith with Illinois Long-Term Ombudsman Pro
gram\, Scott Spencer with Adult Protective Services\, the Madison Coun
ty Sheriff&rsquo\;s Department\, and the Madison County Assistant Stat
e&rsquo\;s Attorney Office. A free lunch is provided and is sponsored 
by SSP&rsquo\;s Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. \n\n \n\nTh
is panel discussion is designed for not only older adults but also the
ir family members and caregivers. Elder abuse can manifest in many way
s\, each carrying the potential for serious physical\, emotional\, or 
financial harm. Victims often feel too embarrassed or fearful to speak
out and may be unsure of how to begin the reporting process. &ldquo\;
Recent studies have shown that 1 in 5 older adults have experienced so
me form of elder abuse\,&rdquo\; says Ombudsman Tracie Ramel-Smith. &l
dquo\;Everyone can play a role in preventing elder abuse by recognizin
g the signs and knowing how to report it.&rdquo\; \n\n \n\nDuring this
presentation\, the speakers will cover what older adults should consi
der when choosing a long-term care facility\, how and why it is import
ant for family members to remain active in the lives of their older ad
ult family members\, and who to report elder abuse or neglect to. \n\n
\n\nThis presentation is free and open to the public\, but space is l
imited. Doors for the event will open at 11:00am\, lunch will be serve
d at 11:45am\, and speakers will begin at noon. To RSVP for this event
\, call 618-465-3298 ext. 123.\n\nEvent details: https://www.riverbend
er.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=49022
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=49022
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