Keep victims of elder abuse safe

The Shalom Center for the Prevention of Elder Abuse operates through partnering with Cedar Village. It is the first emergency elder abuse shelter in the state of Ohio, the only shelter for victims of elder abuse in the tri-state area, & 1 of only 12 in the nation. The location where at risk seniors are housed is kept confidential. The team at Cedar Village manages & funds every aspect of the counseling & care delivered so people age 65 & better suffering from abuse or neglect are able to heal safely at no cost to themselves.

Each year an estimated 1 in 10 older Americans are victims of physical, sexual, psychological, & financial abuse and/or neglect. Other local programs are ill-equipped for the special needs of the elderly.  Your support helps us meet the critical need of providing care & support to victims of elder abuse while ensuring our ability to continue breaking the cycle of abuse.

Throughout their stay, individuals in the Shalom Center receive necessary services- including a full range of health care and supportive services and a coordinated system of psychological, spiritual, and legal care. Integration into community activities, services, and programs is also encouraged for the highest quality of life and overall well being.

Many individuals do not realize a loved one or caregiver is abusing them physically, mentally, emotionally, etc…until it is too late. Cedar Village and the Shalom Center partner with community agencies, law enforcement, hospitals, and many others to raise awareness in the community to encourage early intervention and provide a safety net for vulnerable older adults.

Funds raised for the Shalom Center are used to offset costs incurred for medical care, social services, nursing care, therapy, and other necessary items. Often, elder abuse victims arrive to the Shalom Center with only the clothes they are wearing. Your donation will help provide those in need with items they need to begin their life again.

Care and support for victims of elder abuse is a critical need. The Shalom Center at Cedar Village is here to meet that need and more for eligible seniors, aged 65 and older. As 1 of only 12 facilities of this kind in the country, and the only one in the tri-state area, the Shalom Center is a safe place for victims age 65 and older to heal. Throughout their stay, individuals in the Shalom Center receive necessary services- including a full range of health care and supportive services and a coordinated system of psychological, spiritual, and legal care. Integration into activities, services, and programs at Cedar Village is also encouraged for the highest quality of life and overall well being.

Many individuals do not realize a loved one or caregiver is abusing them physically, mentally, emotionally, etc…until it is too late. Cedar Village and the Shalom Center work collaboratively with community agencies, law enforcement, hospitals, and many others to raise awareness in the community to encourage early intervention and provide a safety net for vulnerable older adults.

Funds raised for the Shalom Center are used to offset costs incurred for medical care, social services, nursing care, therapy, and other necessary items. Often, elder abuse victims arrive at Cedar Village with only the clothes they are wearing. Your donation will help provide those in need with items they need to begin their life again.

Links:

• The Shalom Center For Elder Abuse Prevention