Posts: 87
Threads: 10
Joined: Jul 2012
Anyone who has a concern about an adult who seems to be vulnerable could (or should) contact Adult and Community Care Services. They will check the situation out and see if the individual needs help or not. I worked for a similar agency years ago on the mainland and my experience was that the investigators were discreet but helpful.
I don't know if this lady's situation meets the criteria or not but it sounds like it might from what I've read here.
This is an excerpt from the agency's website:
ADULT AND COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES (ACCSB)
The Adult and Community Care Services Branch (ACCSB) provides protective services for vulnerable adults and home and community-based services to prevent premature institutionalization of clients.
Adult Protective Services provides crisis intervention, without regard to income, including investigation and emergency services for vulnerable adults who are reported to be abused, neglected or financially exploited by others or seriously endangered due to self-neglect. A vulnerable adult is a person eighteen years of age or older, who because of mental, developmental, or physical impairment, is unable to: communicate or make responsible decisions to manage the person’s own care or resources; carry out or arrange for essential activities of daily living; or protect oneself from abuse.
State law (HRS Chapter 346, Part X) requires certain professionals to report vulnerable adult abuse; all others are encouraged to report. The reporter may remain anonymous and is immune from liability for making the report. To make a report, call:
East Hawaii (Hilo/Hamakua/Puna): (808) 933-8820
Posts: 2,187
Threads: 295
Joined: Sep 2004
Respect for her right to independence is not lack of care. Have you called adult protective services? They may or not be aware of her would be a resource for appropriate services.
I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"
I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"
Posts: 2,652
Threads: 43
Joined: Sep 2006
quote:
Respect for her right to independence is not lack of care.
Agreed, until it does become lack of care. There is often that gray area where it is transitioning from the one to the other.
quote:
Have you called adult protective services? They may or not be aware of her would be a resource for appropriate services.
I suppose there is a chance that Adult Protective Services might know who the reporting person is talking about, based on the description of an old lady hitchhiking at odd hours with possible bladder control issues. It would probably be more effective coming from someone who can give more specific information.
I think pahoachick's post was on target. Hopefully, if appropriate, someone with specific knowledge of the lady will take the lead based on pahoachick's information.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Posts: 5,103
Threads: 84
Joined: Feb 2009
Judy lives in a group home.A few years ago she was not allowed out without an attendant.
Her condition was brought by years of drug abuse and living on the streets.
I believe she is now considered safe on her own.
She roams the streets because others in the group home rip off her cigarettes.
Posts: 2,652
Threads: 43
Joined: Sep 2006
Sad. By that description, it sounds like there's no happy or inspiring ending in store here, and none expected. I've seen too many people that could fit that description although most don't live long enough to be described as an "old lady". It's easy to see why she would appear to someone unfamiliar with her, as a person in need of assistance. I hope the people in charge of the group home are doing all that is appropriate and practical in her situation. I guess the final stop in this world will be a State run (or subsidized) nursing home. I wonder how far off into the future that scenario is. I wish her well.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Posts: 1,839
Threads: 48
Joined: May 2007
Has anyone considered that she perceives her life as joyous?
Like I said earlier; anyone concerned might first try getting to know her.
Posts: 155
Threads: 13
Joined: May 2011
My last visit I asked my husband about Judy ? He said he's known/knows of her for years knows her mother and brother.
I talked with her at longs yes she has problems... But She held a normal conversation with me..
Yes it is sad to see people who are suffering either of mind, body or spirt!
It's hard for me to see ones like this..
I work as a personal care attendant. Most of my clients who have had this type of problems don't want to be judged or criticized they just want to be listened to...
Side note: judy's mother just celebrated "I think" 96th. Birthday
Posts: 2,652
Threads: 43
Joined: Sep 2006
quote:
Has anyone considered that she perceives her life as joyous?
Shoot, I sure hope she does!
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Posts: 5,103
Threads: 84
Joined: Feb 2009
quote:
[i]
Side note: judy's mother just celebrated "I think" 96th. Birthday
Yes she did.I was at the party and Virginia is an amazing person.Former Montessori School teacher.She has written several children's books. If you saw her on the street walking,you would feel sorry for her too !!
Judy's brother Bill also looks like Judy and he gets along fine.
Posts: 104
Threads: 43
Joined: Oct 2011
quote:
Originally posted by punafish
I believe Shoresresident's heart is in the right place.
A rhetorical question to ponder: what's more compassionate, posting unsubstantiated assumptions about a stranger on a public forum? Or getting to know the person before making judgments?
No need to answer the question to anyone but yourself.
I appreciate your concern for a fellow human being.
Thanks. My heart is in the right place. I am merely a concerned, compassionate person!
http://www.aceyourcollegeclasses.com
