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💜Got your purple on? June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and Shasta County has informative events to celebrate seniors – and help you spot and stop elder abuse. (See below!)💜

Mark your calendar, wear purple and BE BOLD. If you suspect elder abuse, call the 24-hour hotline for Shasta County Adult Protective Services: (530) 225-5798. Learn the signs of abuse at ShastaAdultProtectiveServices.com.

💜Here’s what’s happening this month:

• Now until June 11: District Attorney’s Office 10th Annual Food Drive for Seniors. All food goes to Dignity Health Connected Living, for elders and food-insecure people in our community. Drop-off location: Shasta County District Attorney’s Office, 1355 West St. Redding, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.

• Displays of purple lawn flags will symbolize the 2,992 reports of elder abuse made in Shasta County last year. The flags will be planted:

- June 15, 8:30 a.m. at Redding City Hall’s front lawn

- June 16, 8:30 a.m. at North and East Center Streets, Anderson

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Reclaiming Rest: Better Sleep for Better Living Join Passages Connections for an informative presentation about sleep and brain health. Guest speaker, Dr. Caterina Mosti, Ph.D., DBSM, Associate Clinical Professor from University California San Francisco, will discuss brain biology and what is getting in the way of better sleep. When: June 4th | 1...

Thank you AmeriCorps Seniors of Northern CA!!

Restraints Aren’t Just Seat Belts

Restraints in long-term care aren’t always obvious. They can include anything that limits a resident’s freedom of movement, like tray tables, tightly tucked sheets, locked chairs, or medications used to control behavior.

Every resident has the right to be free from unnecessary restraints. These practices can impact dignity, independence, and overall well-being.

Understanding what restraints look like is the first step in protecting resident rights. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for residents, works to address concerns, and helps ensure care is safe, respectful, and person-centered.

If you have questions or concerns about restraints or resident care, support is available.

Contact your local Ombudsman at 530-229-1435 or 1-800-231-4024 | Crisis Line open 24 hours a day

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