Elder Abuse Fraud Prevention Panel June 18
Protecting Seniors through Awareness & Collaboration – an information sharing session. Join fraud professionals, banking, law enforcement, and state adult protective services for an important discussion on how to DETECT, PREVENT, and RESPOND to scams and elder financial exploitation. Know the Signs. Stop the Scams. Protect our Seniors. Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 1:00-3:00pm at…
Signs of Physical or Sexual Abuse
What is physical or sexual abuse? Physical abuse may include slapping, hitting, beating, bruising, or causing someone physical pain, injury, or suffering. This also could include confining an adult against his/her will, such as locking someone in a room or tying him/her to furniture. Sexual abuse includes physical force, threats, or coercion to facilitate non-consensual…
Signs of Self-Neglect
What is self-neglect? Self-neglect involves older adults or adults with disabilities who cannot meet their own essential physical, psychological, or social needs, which threatens their health, safety, and well-being. This includes failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter and health care for one’s own needs. What are the signs of self-neglect? What are some risk…
SIGNS OF FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
What is financial exploitation? Financial or material exploitation includes the misuse, mishandling, or exploitation of property, possessions, or assets of adults. It also includes using another’s assets without consent, under false pretense, or through coercion and/or manipulation. What are the signs of financial exploitation? What are some risk factors of financial exploitation? What if I’m…
Alzheimer’s Association FREE Presentation and Lunch
Weather you’re concerned about memory loss, caring for a loved one, or simply want to learn more, this presentation is for everyone. Join the Alzheimer’s Association for “Info You Need to Know”- a free, informative session that covers the basics of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, including warning signs, treatment options and how to reduce your…
Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is returning May 1 through October 31, offering eligible seniors (age 60+) up to $50 in benefits to use at local farmers markets and roadside stands. Participants must be age 60 or older, meet income guidelines or be enrolled in SNAP or CSFP, and provide age, income, and…
Protecting the Older Adults we serve
The FBI’s 2024 Elder Fraud Report shows an alarming trend: Fraud threatens more than finances. It can lead to isolation, anxiety, and delayed care decisions, all of which negatively impact health outcomes. GrandPad offers a secure, user-friendly solution built specifically for older adults, featuring an encrypted private network that ensures only trusted contacts can call,…
Finding Joy in the Season: The Empowered Caregiver 11-6-25
Join us for a special event presented by Jeremy Koerber November 6, 2025 from 2-3pm Dementia affects a person’s ability to communicate and creates changes in their behaviors, which can be amplified in the holiday season. The Alzheimer’s Association and De Soto Public Library are hosting an education program to help families manage seasonal celebrations,…