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How to report elder abuse in Texas and warning signs for neglect
Read full article: How to report elder abuse in Texas and warning signs for neglectA recent case of adult abuse involving a disabled mother and her three children is bringing the issue of elder neglect and abuse to light. Here are the signs to look out for if you suspect elder abuse.
BCSO deputy resigns amid accusations he charged cruises on elderly woman’s credit cards, attempted to get her to sign over her trust
Read full article: BCSO deputy resigns amid accusations he charged cruises on elderly woman’s credit cards, attempted to get her to sign over her trustA Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy resigned this month, weeks after he was accused in a criminal complaint of exploiting the finances of an elderly woman.
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Organizations come together to teach isolated seniors how to use the internet
Read full article: Organizations come together to teach isolated seniors how to use the internetSAN ANTONIO – Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, countless seniors, among the most susceptible to COVID-19, are now homebound. To help those who are feeling isolated, Adult Protective Services has teamed up with San Antonio’s faith community and the nonprofit Senior Planet, on a committee known as Silver Sabbath, to teach seniors how to go online. "Adult Protective Services is excited to work together with the Silver Sabbath Committee in our efforts to build connections for older adults in the Bexar County area," said Ann Cortez, district director for APS. Rosalind Harris, founder and executive director of the Inspiration Center, said she hopes seniors and their caregivers can take part. "So they can literally watch the seminar together," Harris said, and share what they've learned with others.
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Check in on them: Don’t forget about seniors during pandemic, San Antonio psychiatrist says
Read full article: Check in on them: Don’t forget about seniors during pandemic, San Antonio psychiatrist saysSan Antonio – Mental health experts are asking the community to be more vigilant about looking after seniors during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Jason Schillerstrom, a geriatric psychiatrist at UT Health San Antonio who works with Adult Protective Services (APS), said feelings of isolation and loneliness have been magnified by the stay-home restrictions among seniors he visits. District 4 officials say they are also staying in touch with seniors who’ve made contact with them. Other districts say they are in touch with senior centers to check in on any needs. APS reports the number of all contacts to the Texas Abuse Hotline for April decreased when compared to the last two years.