Senior Safety Series
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52nd Anniversary of the Meals on Wheels Program
We joined Old Colony Elder Services today to serve a delicious Caribbean meal to residents of the Campello Building in Brockton.We broke bread to celebrate the historic day in March of 1972 when the Meals on Wheels program for seniors was added to the Older Americans Act.
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Annual Senior Public Safety Luncheon Series- Raffael’s, HIngham, MA
Beautiful afternoon for our Public Safety Luncheon at Raffael’s at South Shore Country Club.My office is proud to sponsor this annual series of public safety luncheons.
It is a wonderful opportunity to inform our seniors about the recent scams that we are seeing here in Plymouth County and to update them on the safe disposal of their over the counter and prescription medications.
Our thanks to Council on Aging members from Carver, Hanson, Hanover, Hingham, Norwell, Plympton, and Rockland for turning out to join our office today.
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Annual Senior Public Safety Luncheon Series- Barrett’s, West Bridgewater, MA
Packed room at our Annual Public Safety Luncheon today. Topics covered were current scams and trends that we are seeing in Plymouth County, the safe disposal of prescription medications, and the Safety Assurance Program.Thank you to our special guest, Sheriff Joe McDonald for the lively presentation!
Our thanks to the Counsels on Aging from Abington, Brockton, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Halifax, and Lakeville.
Special thanks to Barrett’s of Bridgewater for the always great food and service!
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The Role of the District Attorney- Carver COA- August 16, 2023
Sharing some of the work that our office does with seniors from Carver Council on Aging this afternoon.
Thank you Carver Council on Aging Director Connie Kelly for the invite!
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Senior Safety Series- Crosby Gardens- June 2022
Continuing our Senior Safety Series at Crosby Gardens.Thank you to Tim Sullivan of Brockton Housing Authority and Tenant President Kevin Donovan for coordinating.
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Senior Safety Series- Sullivan Towers- June 2022
Celebrating the first day of summer at our Senior Public Safety Lunch at Sullivan Towers in Brockton.Thank you to tenant President Cheryl Duren for helping to coordinate.
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Senior Safety Series- Duxbury Senior Center- May 2022
Each year millions of Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or internet scheme.Giving our Don’t Be $cammed presentation this morning so that folks at the Duxbury Senior Center can avoid the pitfalls of being taken advantage of.
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Senior Safety- Nook News- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022
Taping a segment of Nook News on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and our march planned for June.Our thanks to Beth Hadfield of Plymouth Center for Active Living and Terry Kourtz from Old Colony Elder Services.
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Lunch & Learn- Rockland Council on Aging- April 2022
Presenting at Rockland Council on Aging’s Lunch and Learn series to discuss current financial fraud and scams that are circulating.Our thanks to Director Peggy Bryan for welcoming our office today.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day- 2022
Our office is proud to support the work of Old Colony Elder Services.Whether you’re in need of help, or interested in helping others, OCES is there for the people of Plymouth County.
I’m proud to sponsor World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 with funds to put towards marches in both Brockton and Plymouth, and for the purchase of Elder Abuse Awareness lawn signs which will be dispersed and displayed all across Plymouth County.
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Oak Point Women’s Club
In front of Oak Point Women’s Club in Middleborough.Honored to be invited by this active group of charitable ladies to talk about public safety and prevention.
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Taping our Senior Safety Series- In depth look at the role of the DA in the court system
Taking an in-depth look at our criminal justice system and the role of the DA on our Senior Safety zoom today with Pembroke Council On Aging.Thanks to COA Director Gretchen Emmetts and our senior guests, Pam Blades and Marilyn Christman for tuning in.
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Senior Safety with Kingston COA
Talking unemployment fraud and phishing scams as part of our Senior Safety Series.Thanks to Paula Rossi Clapp, Director of Kingston’s Elder Services, Maureen Elwood, Tom Powers and PAC tv media for participating and helping us get the message out.
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Senior Safety with Duxbury COA and PAC tv
Millions of Americans fall victim to financial fraud or confidence schemes targeting the elderly.We are working to prevent that.
Thanks to director Joanne Moore, Candy Weiler, Marie Keefe from the Duxbury Senior, and PAC tv media for helping us to protect people’s identities and wallets from thieves.
