May
"Adult Abuse Prevention Month"
Governor Kaine has proclaimed May as Adult Abuse Prevention Month in Virginia.
There were over 13,500 Adult Protective Services reports in Virginia last year, which is
a 36 per cent increase in the last ten years. As our population ages, we recognize the need
to be proactive in meeting the needs of those affected citizens and their families.
During the month of May several activities have been planned by the Portsmouth Department of Social Services to educate the community. Training in the areas of recognizing and reporting financial exploitation, abuse, and neglect will be provided to local banks, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and medical facilities. Staff will participate in related trainings and Adult Foster Care Providers will be recognized for their excellent provision of care to our consumers. Adult prevention flyers and brochures are available to our citizens. You may contact Ms. Ellen Amos at 405-1800, extension 8114 for the printed materials.
Scheduled activities for May 2008:
May 14 - staff will conduct an Adult Services/Adult Protective Services In-service for the Autumn Care Nursing facility in Portsmouth.
May 20 - staff will provide Financial Exploitation training at the Portsmouth Towne Bank.
May 22 - Grief Support Group, facilitated by staff
