Just What Is Elder Abuse? and Momma On A Mission – Walk A Mile In Her Shoes.

Just What Is Elder Abuse? Who Can You Call?

As the Baby Boomers get older, Elder Abuse, the physical, financial and emotional exploitation of old people is on the rise. Sometimes the very mechanisms developed to protect older Americans and make it easier for family and friends to care for them are used to exploit and extort them. The MO Department of Health & Senior Services and the Mid-America Regional Council’s Department of Aging Services are two agencies that work to help elders regain control of their lives.

Host Melvin Merritt talks with Michelle Brown of the Mid-America Regional Council’s Department of Aging Services about managing the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which advocates for Long-Term Care residents throughout Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray Counties. She has also just been appointed secretary for the National Consumer Voice’s Leadership Council on Nursing Home Reform. She will also give information about the assistance program at MARC, known as KC-Connect SENIORS, the in-home services program, the Silver Haired Legislature Delegation, and the National Family Caregiver Support Program.

Reporting Elder Abuse – The Missouri Division of Aging Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline – 1-800-392-0210
Website – http://health.mo.gov/safety/abuse/index.php

Mid-America Regional Council Department of Aging Services, 600 Broadway, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64105 Phone 816/474-4240
website – http://marc.org/Community/Aging

Momma On A Mission – Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Momma On a Mission, Inc is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) advocacy program for the families of homicide victims: helping them with emotional support, awareness of services, and organizing community activities to solve crimes.

Momma On a Mission, Inc is willing to help with:
•Funeral Arrangements
•Community Resources
•Social Media Campaigns
•Counseling Referrals
•Networking with your local Police
•Networking with your local Government Officials
•Creating and Printing Flyers
•Billboard Placement
•And more…

Host Latahra Smith talks with Momma, Monique Willis about her only child Alonzo Thomas IV who was shot and killed on April 5, 2014 and the search for his killer. She will also talk about their second annual fundraiser, Walk A Mile In My Shoes, that will be held April 2, 2016. This is a community walk for the families of homicide victims. Registration for the event is due by Saturday March 19th. You can register at http://mommaonamissioninc.com/

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