The Citizen, 2004-02-05, Page 21BUYING FOR A MINOR
IS A MAJOR OFFENCE
Supply alcohol to a minor and you're risking their
health and safety_ You also risk up to one year in jail and up to $200,CO0
in fines. If you're old enough to buy alcohol legally, be responsible.
Be responsible. Don't buy for minors.
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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2004. PAGE 21.
Some facts regarding the issue o elder abuse
The abuse of older adults, also
referred to as elder abuse, is defined
as: "Any action or inaction by any
person which causes harm or
threatens to cause harm to an older
adult".
A family member, a friend, a
caregiver, a staff member at a care
facility or anyone upon whom the
older person relies on for the basic
needs or services may cause the
abuse.
Abuse may take one or more of the
following forms:
Physical:
• Physical assault by kicking,
With Alzheimer month just over,
The Cafe Guide issued its top 10 list
for choosing a residence for an
aging relative.
Selecting a residence for your
aging relative can present
challenges. The variety of
residences available (from long-
term care to retirement to
Alzheimer-specific residences) can
cause confusion. In addition, many
people have entrenched ideas about
what a residence is and looks like -
and given that residences have
changed drastically in the past
several years, those ideas can be
wrong.
Finding the right residence is as
individual as you are - it's where you
or your loved one will make a home,
make new friends and live life to the
fullest. There are some basic steps
that should be taken in order to
ensure that the residence fits the
individual.
The top 10 considerations when
shoving, hitting, pulling hair
• Sexual assault
• Forcible confinement
• Withholding of physical
necessities
• Over- or under-medicating
Neglect:
• Abandoning an older aduit
• Failing to provide health services
or food
• The intentional or non-intentional
failure to provide the necessities for
the older adult
Financial:
• Theft or misuse of money or
property
choosing a residence for a cenjor
relative, as outlined by The Care
Guide, http://www.thecareguide.com
are:
1. Define your requirements and
distinguish between wants and
needs.
Do you need a residence - or home
health care services?
2. Where should the residence be
located? Make sure it is proximate
to friends and family; visitors are
very important!
3. What is the demeanour of
people currently at the residence?
Visit at different times and on
different days during the week.
4. Decide how much you can
afford to spend. Cost varies
depending on the type of provider.
There may be wide variances in
cost - and availability.
5. Review the residence's latest
inspection report. What are the
provisions _for safety and ease of
use?
• Dishonest use of money or assets
• The misuse of a Power of Attorney
• Fraud, extortion or forgery
Psychological:
• Treating the older adult like a
child
• Frightening, deliberate social
isolation, insulting, threatening,
humiliating or ignoring the older
adult
• Verbal abuse
The abusers are often a family
member who is dependent on the
older adult. They are someone who
usually has control or influence over
the victim and there may be an issue
6. What is the demeanour of
'residence employees and are they
certified?
7. Tour the residence's kitchen and
ask to review menus.
8. What type of activities does the
residence run?
9. What type of amenities does the
residence offer?
10. Arrange for a trial stay. Many
residences permit overnight or
short-term stay.
For additional recommendations
and specifics on this list please visit
http://www.thecareguide.com/?view
page=toptentipsres&viewsection=re
sources. To access The Care Guide's
other top ten lists, visit their website
a
http://www.thecareguide.corn/topten
lists.htm
BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED
of alcohol/drug abuse or a history of
family violence. The factors
contributing to elder abuse are:
caregiver stress, physical or mental
impairment of dependent elder,
continuing cycle of family violence
and personal and financial problems.
Why is this abuse seldom
reported? There is a fear of being
institutionalized, embarrassment,
guilt and shame if the abuser is a
family member, fear of punishment
or retaliation by the abuser as victim
is dependent on the abuser or lack of
awareness of community resources.
If you know someone who is being
abused or an abuser, there is help
available. Doctors, social workers,
public health nurses or the police can
and will help.
Tips for selecting a home
for your aging relative
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(on the Westfield Rd.)
DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician
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