Community Northwest www.gazettetimes.com Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Monday, June 12, 2006 Be aware of elder abuse By SCOTT BOND ould you know the signs abuse of of an physical older. adult if you saw it? Would you understand why actions that create fear, such as yelling or name calling amount to emotional abuse? Would you stop a family member from taking money or other resources from an older person without per- mission? These are tough questions, difficult situations and all too real in our communities. Senior and Disability Services Bond Columnist investigated about 115 Bond Columnist situations in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties during the first three months of this year. Some of these situations occurred in care facilities, but the majority of the investigations involved people living in the community, in their own homes. Think about this.
Let me say it again. Most investigations involved older adults and people with disabilities F.Y.I. Events TUESDAY OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop summer hours, 144 N.W. Second St. Summer hours start Tuesday.
Hours of operation will be 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to noon. Saturday.
Consignment hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and no consignments on Saturday. Closed on Mondays. Toddler story time, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W.
Monroe Ave. Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Monroe Community Library, 668 Commercial Monroe. Oregon income tax panel discussion, 12:15 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. "Oregon's Income Taxes: Are the Super-Rich Really Getting all the Breaks?" Panelists are Charles Vars, OSU economist and former Corvallis mayor; Charles Sheketoff, Oregon Center for Public Policy; Anthony Rufolo, Portland State University School of Urban Studies and Planning; and Paul Warner, State of Oregon Legislative Revenue Office.
Moderator is Michael C. Smith of Corvallis, Republican candidate for president of the U.S. Sack lunches welcome. Sponsored by the Willamette Valley Forum, www.willamettevalleyforum.org. Information: Bob Heald, 757-6669, or Dick Johnston, 753-8321.
Bingo, 1 p.m., Corvallis Moose Lodge, 2240 S.W. Third St. Open to the public. Information: 758-1411. Van Buren Bridge stakeholders meeting, 3 to 7 p.m., Osborne Aquatic Center, 1940 N.W.
Highland Drive. Meeting of the Stakeholders Committee. The public is welcome to attend. A brief period is allotted for public comments. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Web site prior to the meeting.
Web site: www.oregon.gov StreetBridge.shtml. Dance Dance Revolution tournament, 4:30 p.m., Monroe Community Library, 668 Commercial Monroe. Parent Enhancement Program ice cream social, 5 to 7 p.m., Parent Enhancement Program, 421. N.W. Fourth St.
Open house and ice cream social to celebrate 15 years of service. Information: 758-8292. Bedtime story time, 7 p.m., Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Philomath, Spiritual Healing and Prayer Circle, 7 p.m., call for location. Healing, prayer, and meditation for individuals, groups, and world events. Information: Nancy Waldron, 758-2061, or Blanca Nunez (Espanol) 738-8587 or Presentations TUESDAY "Guerilla Marketing," 5:30 to 8 p.m., conference room, Holiday Inn Express, 1781 N.E.
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Craniosacral therapy introduction, 7 p.m., board room, CorvallisBenton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle technique that works with the innate healing force within people to promote health and well-being. Learn about the technique and its benefits. Free.
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living in their own homes, in our neighborhoods. Often the abuse or neglect is hidden from view. Sometimes long-standing situations of neglect or abuse bubble over into the light of day, no longer able to be ignored. When someone makes a call, we investigate the complaint. I recently wrote about my, experience in providing care for my in-laws.
My wife and experienced both the joys of giving with an open heart and the frustrations of fitting more responsibilities into our lives. While our experience of care giving was relatively short and we found strength and wisdom in the experience, this is not the reality for many families. We know that not all families or their support systems are built the same. There are an infinite number of variations regarding the experiences we have growing up and an equally infinite number of perspectives as to the way we each view the world. Under stress, the need to spend time and energy caring for a family member who needs our help may put us over the edge and out of control.
We all react differ- School TUESDAY Lincoln County School Board, 7 p.m., Newport High School, 322 N.E. Eads Newport. Government TUESDAY Benton County Commissioners, 9 a.m., large meeting room, mezzanine, Benton Plaza, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Agenda: Continuation of a public hearing In the matter of amendments to the Benton County Development Code (continued from May 16, record open).
Linn County Commissioners, 9:30 a.m., room 200 Linn County. Courthouse, 300 Fourth Albany. Benton County Commissioners, 11:30 a.m., basem*nt meeting room, Benton Plaza, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Public hearings are heard at noon; those wishing to speak should sign the attendance sheet.
Agenda: Department of Human Services 2006-07 intergovernmental agree ment for the financing of public health services; Supplemental budget in the amount of $12,310, increase in trust fund for cultural expenditures Pat Cochran; Supplemental budget in the amount of $25,907, capital projects fund, Natural Areas and Parks Department; Supplemental budget economic development video lottery revenues in the amount of $135,550. Open Space Advisory Commission, 4 p.m., Parks and Recreation conference room, 1310 S.W. Avery Park Drive. Dumbeck Lane Domestic Water Supply District, 7 p.m., Adair Village City Hall, 6030 N.E. William R.
Carr Adair Village. Information: 745- 5507. Ward 5 meeting, 7 p.m., Senior Center Game Room, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave. Ward 5 meeting with City Councilor Rob Gandara.
Adair Rural Fire Protection District, 7:30 p.m., Adair Fire Station, 6021 N.E. Marcus Harris Adair Village. Board meeting. Regular meeting consent agenda. Executive session to discuss annual chief's evaluation.
Organizations TUESDAY Mid-Valley Singles, 8 a.m., food court, Heritage Mall, Albany. Meet for a Mall Walkers lecture. Heritage Mall Walkers, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., food court, Heritage Mall, Albany. Topic: "Personal Safety and Self Defense." The meeting will include a self defense demonstration by the Albany Police Department. Information: 967-8238, ext.
201. Philomath Rotary Club, noon, Cot lege United Methodist Church, 1123 Main Philomath. Program: Cost: $8. Avery Toastmasters, 12:10 to 1:10 p.m., second floor meeting room, U.S. Bank, Ninth Street and Walnut Boulevard.
Enhance communication and leadership skills by. learning the art of public speaking in a friendly, supportive setting. Information: Jim Barbour, 929-2973, Benton County Radio Control Club trainer night, 5:30 p.m. until dusk. Brian Unwin Field (Adair Park Aerodrome), Adair.
Club members will check out your new plane and radio to ensure it is ready for flight and then teach you how to fly it using a buddy box system. Free. Information: Ed Rhodes, 928-5915, or visit Trump's Hobbies Corvallis Community Band, 7 to 8:30 p.m., band room, Linus Pauling Middle School, 1111 N.W Cleveland Ave. Open to all area band performers with high school ability. Information: Sue Borden, 752-6036 or www.c-cband.org.
Corvallis Dharma Study Group, 7 to 8:20 p.m., meeting room behind Mystic Mountain Bookshop, 435 N.W. Fourth St. Meditation and studying of Buddhist principles for overcoming suffering and living in service ently. The chronic build-up of stress, financial concerns and lack of support from an employer or other family members will all play a part in the actions taken. In another circ*mstance, for example, when older adults or people with disabilities are isolated and alone, they can become victims of those who would like to take advantage of them, finding creative ways to appear to be a trusted friend.
Taking personal property, money or engaging in physical, sexual emotional abuse is all a part of this reality. In truth, our staff sees only the tip of the iceberg. I recently discovered an organization concerned with elder abuse. The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) is a relatively new organization that is dedicated to raising awareness and offering education to all of us concerning the recognition of mistreatment of older adults. On June 15, Elder Abuse Awareness Day will debut with a variety of national and international activities.
In Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties, we will have an emphasis on staff education and public education and compassion. Corvallis Macintosh User Group, 7 p.m., program at 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 115 S.W. Second St. Program: Integrating the iLife applications. Starting with digital photos and ending with a DVD of your slideshow.
Open to the public. Free. Information: 754-2684, Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., lower social hall, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 501 N.W. 25th St.
Monthly business meeting. Members only. Information: Bob Kish, 929-6884. League of Women Voters, 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.
Health TUESDAY Pregnancy testing and counseling, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Preg. nancy Care Center, 867 N.W. 23rd St. All services free.
Information: 757-9645, or online at www.posse iblypregnant.org. Free Rapid HIV test, 1 to 4 p.m., The Circle of Hope, 215 N.W. Monroe Ave. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Information: 738-7500. Stone Soup dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Westminster. House, 101 N.W. 23rd St.
Free meal for those in need. Benton County Tobacco Free Coalition of Oregon, 4 to 5 p.m., Columbia Room, Benton County Health Center, 530 N.W. 27th St. To promote programs to reduce tobacco use and its impact on the health and economic well-being of Oregonians. Information: Patsy Miera, 766-6249.
Community Outreach Medical clinic, call for hours, 865 N.W. Reiman. Acute, outpatient care for low income, uninsured patients with no other access to medical care and 24-hour crisis intervention information and referral. Information: 758-3000. Support groups TUESDAY Corvallis Alzheimer's Support Group, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Chintimini In Senior Center, 2601 N.W.
Tyler Ave. Intended for caregivers and family members, but all are welcome. Information: 745-5104. Stroke and Head Injury Support Group, 1:30 to 3 p.m., lounge, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St.
A support group for new survivors, long term survivors, and their families. Sponsored by Good Regional Medical Center. Information: Wendy Greene, 757-5623, or Justin Carson, 757- 5157. Healthy Heart Group, 4:30 to 6 p.m., conference room, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 N.W. Samaritan Drive.
For people who have had heart attacks or bypass surgery or who want to learn about heart disease. Free. Information: 757-5323. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1763 N.W. Dixon.
A 12-step group for anyone who suffers from compulsive overeating, yo-yo dieting, bulimia and anorexia. Information: www.oa.org through the media. The message from the INPEA is clear and to the point. We never ignore elder abuse. In addition, the organizational message informs us that most abuse is hidden and the result of age discrimination.
The empowerment of older adults and people with disabilities can be the most effective tool in the response to elder abuse. Our agency works with many of the health, human services and law enforcement agencies in our region to explore the issues and look for solutions to these problems. Many other notfor-profit organizations as well as faith-based organizations serve as eyes and ears for vulnerable older adults. Together we can raise the awareness of our communi-2811 ties and educate the public and older adults about how to prevent abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Scott Bond is director of Senior and Disability Services for Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, the Area Agency on Aging for Benton, Linn, and Lincoln counties.
He can be reached at 541-812- 6008 or Ryan White Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., call for location. For men living with in Benton and Linn counties. Meets second and fourth Tuesday of each month in downtown Corvallis. Information: 602-4369. Corvallis Healing Arts Guild, 7 to 9 p.m., 2311 N.W.
Van Buren Ave. Monthly meeting for professional growth, support and networking for local healing arts practitioners. Free. Information: 752-3998. Dads Against Discrimination, 7 p.m., room 12, First Christian Church, 602 S.W.
Madison Ave. Monthly meeting to provide support and information concerning fathers and their families. Free. Information: 503-222-1111. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., room 36, First Christian Church, 602 S.W.
Madison Ave. Twenty-four-hour help line: 877-233-4287. Stepfamily Support Group, 7 to 9 p.m. For couples who want to meet and discuss stepfamily or blended family issues, to share experiences, and to gain insight, information and encouragement. Free.
Information: 737-0998 or 752-5712. Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m, room 12, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St. Support group for families and friends of alcoholics. AlAnon message center: 967-6262.
Corvallis Men's Support Group, 7:30 to 9 p.m., 1808 N.E. Nobel Ave. Provides support and encouragement in dealing with men's issues. Information: 758-7602. Alcoholics Anonymous, for people who have problems with alcohol.
Call 967-6243, 24 hours a day, for meeting times and locations or visit the Web site at www.oregon-aa.org. Narconon provides answers to drug addiction, free assessment, evaluation and referral services to internationally recognized alternative and traditional treatment facilities. Call 800-556-8885 or go online at www.stopaddiction.com. Deadline Tuesday at 5 p.m. is our deadline for: Monday's Business section and the Business Calendar.
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For Albert Lee Townsend Albert Lee Townsend died Saturday, June 10, at the Regent in Corvallis. He was 84. Arrangements are pending from McHenry Funeral Home. Obituary guidelines: Brief obit- Wendy uaries, death notices and serv- information, call Glenda Green at 745-5104. Parkinson's Support Group, 2 p.m.
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