Here are some common signs of elder abuse:
Wounds on the body. Senior has unexplained medical problems, and appears underfed He or she shows a sudden change in personality, becoming withdrawn and reluctant to talk. Money is missing from the senior’s bank account.If you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse, immediately tell someone you trust, contact a senior center near you, or call the city at 311.
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We received a considerable response to last issue’s “A Day at a Senior Center.” Many readers wanted to know which center we highlighted, and where they could find a senior center near them.
We purposely did not identify the center where “Sadie” went, since we did not want to implicitly endorse one center over another. But here is a list of some of the senior centers in the Bay area. When choosing one, you might want to consider the religious affiliation, if any, how close it is to you, whether transportation is offered, and the kind of activities offered.
Jay/ Harama Center, 2600 Ocean Ave., 718- 891- 1110
Risa Erps, Director
Young Israel of Bedford Bay, 2114 Brown Street, 718-332-4120
Myrna Newman, Director
Kings Bay YM-YWHA Senior Center, 3495 Nostrand Ave., 718-648-7703
JASA Manhattan Beach Senior Center, 60 West End Ave., 718-891-8700
Shorefront YM-YWHA in Brighton Beach, 3300 Coney Island Ave., 718-646-1444
Young Israel of Midwood 1694 Ocean Ave., 718-253-7800
Sarah Klein, Director
Senior League of Flatbush Midwood Branch,1625 Ocean Ave., 718- 253-0508
Lenore Freidman Executive Director
Senior League of Flatbush 550 Ocean Parkway, 718- 438- 7775
Lenore Freidman, Executive Director
National Council of Jewish Women 1001 Quentin Road, 718-627-7680
