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In emergency situations where safety is
an issue, the elderly person can stay in the
shelter while the investigation is initiated
and completed.
"A huge component is that the person
has to be ready and willing to leave the
situation and seek shelter; Giles said.
"Our goal is to provide support, safe har-
bor and security for the most vulnerable
among us"
JSI:s new Center for Elder Abuse
Prevention is considered a "shelter with-
out walls:' which means clients will be
placed within the JSL community that
best meets their individual needs. Options
are at Meer or Hechtman II Apartments
or the Fleischman Residence in West
Bloomfield or the Coville Assisted Living
Apartments in Oak Park. A partner-
ship has also been established with the
Danto Family Health Care Center in West
Bloomfield for those who require shelter
in a skilled nursing care environment.
Clients of the shelter program will be
encouraged to make use of each commu-
nity's social, recreational and educational
programs during their stay.
The shelter program will provide ser-
vices that include free temporary shelter,
counseling, medical care, physical and/or
psychological therapeutic services, case
management, community referrals and
coordination with partner agencies, legal
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referrals, spiritual support and a safe dis-
charge plan.
Shelter clients will have the benefit of
the same security measures all JSL resi-
dents enjoy, which includes an employee
stationed in the lobby 24 hours a day to
check visitors' identification and prevent
unauthorized persons from entering.
Sometimes the stress of caring for an
elderly family member, especially when
dementia or other kind of disability is
present, can lead to abuse. To help relieve
this kind of stress before it results in
dangerous consequences, Jewish Senior
Life offers support groups for caregivers,
which includes information about other
community resources that may be able to
provide additional services or assistance.
Organizations such as the Alzheimer's
Association also provide caregiver support
and referrals.
"We want to educate the public, to bring
this issue to the forefront so it's not hid-
den," Upfal said. "We want it to be a topic
that is talked about so people will know
how to get help, so caregivers can get
help with their stress and, most impor-
tantly, so older adults will get the help they
need to be able to live with dignity'
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To access the Center for Elder Abuse
Prevention, obtain information or make a
donation, call the 24-hour helpline at (248)
661-0123.
Signs of Elder Abuse
Physical abuse
• Bruises, pressure marks, abrasions, burns
• Frequent calls to 911 or trips to the emergency room
Emotional abuse
• Depression or withdrawal from normal activities
• Frequent arguments between older adult and caregiver
or family member
Neglect, including self neglect
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• Bedsores, poor hygiene, extreme weight loss, dehydration
• Poor housekeeping, dirty dishes and unchanged linens
• Failure to take medication or seek medical attention
when needed
• Excessive hoarding of newspapers, mail, animals
If you suspect an elderly person is in immediate danger, call 911. To
make an anonymous or confidential report about suspected abuse, call
Adult Protective Services at 1-855-444-3911.
248.333.7086
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