In the News

Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Elder Affairs Director Federico to join with Greater Springfield Senior Services for Elder Abuse Awareness Day

|   Community News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico will join with Jill Keough, Executive Director for Greater Springfield Senior Services, Community Services Director Anna Randall and Protective Services Program Director Israel Rivera to hold an Elder Abuse Awareness Day event to help bring awareness and share important resources that are available for seniors and their family.

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

Back
Page last updated:  Tuesday, March 1, 2022 01:32 pm