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DEFINITIONS OF ELDER ABUSE
Physical Abuse Direct attacks against
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a person, such as hitting, as well as
threats in which a weapon is involved.
Also includes sexual abuse and molesta-
tion.
Physical Neglect The failure to provide
an elderly dependent person with the
necessities of life such as food, clothing,
shelter, medical care.
Psychological Abuse Verbal assaults
such as screaming or ridicule, and threats
that induce fear but do not make use of a
weapon.
Psychologic Neglect The failure of the
caregiver to satisfy emotional or psycho-
logic needs of a dependent elder (for
example, isolating the elder or not pro-
viding social or cognitive stimulation).
Material Abuse or Exploitation -
Stealing or misusing money or property
belonging to the elderly person.
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Violation of Personal Rights or
Exploitation Depriving an older adult
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of the right to freedom of choice, life,
privacy.
Sources: Haviland and O'Brien (1989);
Sengstock and Hwalek (1985); Quinn
and Tomita (1986).
TO DRIVE?
Imagine being an older adult with no trans-
portation resources, or physically or mentally
challenged, or new to the country and unable to
speak English or drive a car. How can such a
person arrive on time for necessary medical
appointments? The volunteer drivers in the
Transportation Department of Jewish Family
Service and Resettlement Service daily take
these clients to their appointments.
Unfortunately the number of people needing
this service is rapidly growing while the num-
ber of volunteer drivers has been steadily
shrinking. This has resulted in a severe cut-
back in the number of rides available, even to
those who may need it the most.
Volunteer drivers are desperately needed.
This is a wonderful opportunity to help, even if
you only have two or three hours to give. You
will find that the rewards are without measure.
Happy trails!
FOR INFORMATION CALL CAROLYN
DAVIDSON, JFS/RS VOLUNTEER SER-
VICES PROGRAM MANAGER AT
(810)559-4046.
JFS OFFERS FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
IUDDUSHIN IS FOR KEEPS
Workshop dates and locations
to be announced
This is a five week workshop for couples plan-
ning to be married or for those who are newly
married. The workshop focuses upon improv-
ing communication and negotiation skills,
managing finances and other important areas of
concern to all couples. The incorporation of
Jewish values, rituals and viewpoints will be
discussed with a Rabbi. FOR WORKSHOP
DATES, PLEASE CONTACT LORRAINE
LERNER, MSW, FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
COORDINATOR AT (810) 550-1500.
POSITIVE PARENTING THROUGH
DIVORCE
Monday, Nov. 14, 1994; 7:00-9:30 pm
JFS Branch Office, West Bloomfield
This is an evening workshop for divorcing par-
ents. This workshop will educate, problem-
solve and address issues faced by most families
experiencing divorce. Issues may include:
"How much about the divorce do I tell my
children," or "How do I deal with my anger
with the other parent?" Workshop Leaders:
Fay Rosen, MSW and Karen Rouff, MSW.
R INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION,
LEASE CONTACT LORRAINE LERNER,
, FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
OORDINATOR AT (810) 559-1500.
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JEWISH
FAMILY
SERVICE
COPING WITH INTERFAITH ISSUES IN
THE FAMILY
AN INTERFAITH SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesdays, Nov. 16 - Dec. 21, 1994
Jewish Community Cen. - Maple/Drake Branch
The group is open to parents, grandparents and
other family members who want to discuss the
interfaith issues that have arisen in their fami-
ly. The group will be led by Lorraine Lerner,
MSW, Coordinator, Family Life Education.
Fee: $15/individual.
STEPPARENTING AND
INTERMARRIAGE
Tuesday, November 29, 1994; 7:30 pm
Jewish Community Cen. - Maple/Drake Branch
A seminar addressing the unique problems fac-
ing individuals who are trying to successfully
blend their families, and are also dealing with
the issues of interfaith marriage. The seminar
will be led by Sandra Hyman, MSW, Director,
Department of Children, Adult and Family
Service. There is no fee for this seminar.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, OR
TO REGISTER FOR COPING WITH
INTERFAITH ISSUES IN THE FAMILY,
PLEASE CONTACT EILEEN POLK AT
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
(810) 661-7649. REGISTRATION DEAD-
LINE FOR THESE PROGRAMS IS
NOVEMBER 14, 1994.
RESETTLEMENT SERVICE
24123 Greenfield Road
Southfield, MI 48075
JEWISH CONTINUITY
The IFS Board of Directors recently gath-
ered for its second annual Board Retreat. The
featured speaker was Dr. Alan Siskind,
Executive Vice-President, Jewish Board of
Family and Children's Services, the nation's
largest voluntary mental health and family ser-
vice agency, which serves 45,000 clients annu-
ally in approximately 100 programs.
The Retreat focused on identifying and
assessing the role which JFS plays in the issue
of Jewish continuity. Board members ana-
lyzed typical case scenarios and determined the
manner in which the agency promotes Jewish
continuity. The Retreat was planned by co-
chairs Kathleen Wilson-Fink and Stewart
Weiner, along with Executive Committee
member Gary Snyder and Alan Goodman,
Executive Director.
JFS/RS HONORS
VOLUNTEERS
Jewish Family Service and Resettlement
Service recently hosted their joint annual vol-
unteer recognition event. This year volunteers
were honored with a dessert reception at the
Fleischman Residence in West Bloomfield.
JFS President John Marx, D.D.S. and RS
President Betsy Winkelman remarked on the
inestimable value of our many enthusiastic vol-
unteers. Volunteers were honored for their pati'•
ticipation in the following programs:
• Translators
• Conversational English Tutors
• Resettlement Household Donations
• Physicians and Dentists
• Office Assistants
• Group Apartment for the Elderly Program
• Meals on Wheels Coordinators
• Friendly Visitors
• Special Friends
• Grocery Shoppers
• Nursing Home Visitors
• Sinai Hospital Liaison
• Librarian
• Attorneys
• Volunteer Services Steering Committee
Entertainment was provided by Elizabeth
Weiss, a local comedienne. Every one of the
nearly 100 volunteers who attended the recog-
nition event was delighted with the afternoon.
Special thanks go to the Special Programs
Planning Committee: Lois Shiffman and
Agnes Klein, Co-Chairpersons; Aileen
Kleiman, Robyn Canvasser, Ann Mandelbaum-
Mann, Mary Baroff, Gerry Barr, Edythe
Jackier-Mulivor, Nancy Garber, Clara
Barenholtz and Marcy Feldman.
(L to R) Alan Goodman, Exec. Dir.; Stewart Weiner,
Retreat Co-Chairperson; Alan Siskind, Ph.D.;
Kathleen Wilson-Fink Retreat Co-Chairperson;
Margaret Weiner, Associate Exec. Dir.
The Board Retreat was funded in part by the
Mary Gussin Lakoff Memorial Fund. The Fund
supports programming, retreats and seminars
designed to promote board development. Such
programming is designed to help the board
achieve success and issue policy decisions which
will guide the agency into the 21st century.
Special thanks to: Sara Eisemann, MSW,
Clinical Social Worker: Sandra Hyman, MSW,
Director, Department of Children, Adult and
Family Services; Judy Kotzen, Supervisor,
Senior Services Department; Esther Krystal,
MSW, Coordinator, Adoption and Foster Care;
Lorraine Lerner, MSW, Coordinator, Family
Life Education and Bronya Spektor,
Coordinator, Resettlement Service who
contributed articles for this newsletter.
• THE INSIDER •
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
RESETTLEMENT SERVICE
24123 Greenfield Road
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 810-559-1500
JFS Branch Office:
6960 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 202
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: 810-737-5055
John D. Marx, D.D.S.
President, Jewish Family Service
Betsy Winkelman
President, Resettlement Service
Alan Goodman
Executive Director
Margaret Weiner
Associate Executive Director
Editors:
Reuben D. Rotman
Director
Community Resource Development
Susan Ulanoff
Donations Liaison
Beneficiary of:
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