June is Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month
June is Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month in Sonoma County, across California and the United States. Internationally, we recognized June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Check
Sonoma County Needs Assessment for Older Adults, People with Disabilities and their Caregivers
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) needs your help reaching older adults age 60+, adults with disabilities 18+, and their caregivers in Sonoma County! Every four years the AAA conducts
Survey for Needs of Seniors, People with Disabilities and their Caregivers in Sonoma County
We Want to Hear From You! The Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging is looking for community paticipation to weigh in on needs for seniors, people with disabilities and their
Social Security Benefit Scam on the Rise
IG reports scammers continue to impersonate the government. Offers to increase your Social Security Benefit are from criminals! That unexpected offer from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to activate a
In the News – Assisted Living staffing requirements are far too ambiguous
Our fearless watchdog is in the news again! Executive Director Crista Barnett Nelson was on NBC News yesterday – calling in from overseas even! She speaks to the staffing requirements
PG&E Warns Customers of an Emerging Scam Campaign and Provides Tips on How Customers Can Protect Themselves
In recent weeks, PG&E has received dozens of reports on an emerging scam: utility impostors demanding immediate pament for a SmartMeter deposit to avoid disconnection. As the number of these
Renew Amazon Smile Beneficiary on App Twice per Year to Benefit SAS
Did you know you have to turn on Amazon Smile on the Amazon Mobile App on your smart phone for 0.05% of your purchase to benefit a nonprofit? AND, you
National Night Out Success: Over 300 Community Members at 6 Locations
Senior Advocacy Services was pleased to participate in National Night Out this year on Tuesday August 2, 2022 with our local law enforcement partners. New this year, instead of just
Rohnert Park City Council Recognizes June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
It is always an honor to accept acknowledgment of our important elder abuse prevention and response work at communities like Rohnert Park. It takes effort from all of us to
FAST Team of ‘Heroes with Spreadsheets’ In the News
On Thursday May 5th, 2022, the Press Democrat highlighted the work of our Financial Abuse Specialist Team volutneers in this wonderful article. FAST has been an effective tool for law