Mayor Sarno states, “Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico and I want to thank Greater Springfield Senior Services for partnering with the city of Springfield to help bring awareness of Elder Abuse and to share information and resources that are available. Elder abuse can be exploiting a senior for financial gains or serious physical or mental harm. It is important to know the scams and signs of abuse and to connect those in need with the appropriate information and resources available.”
Greater Springfield Senior Services Executive Director Jill Keough and Protective Services Program Director Israel Rivera stated, “Since 1982, Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc. has been designated by the Commonwealth as the Adult Protective Services agency responsible for investigating allegations of elder abuse within seventeen (17) cities and towns in Hampden and Hampshire counties. It is through partnerships with Mayor Sarno, and the City of Springfield Department of Elder Affairs and Police Department we are able to ensure older adults are able to remain safe in their homes for as long as possible. For more information about GSSSI’s programs and services, please contact our Information and Referral Department at 413-781-8800. If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, please contact the Elder Abuse Hotline by dialing 1-800-922-2275.”
For more information, please visit Greater Springfield Senior Services website at: www.gsssi.org
