World Elder Abuse Awareness Day urged by Dear Abby
Dear Abby warns readers about elder abuse, citing estimates of up to 5 million seniors abused yearly in the United States. The note highlights signs of physical emotional financial and neglectful abuse and urges reporting to Adult Protective Services or police. It also notes elder abuse often stems from family or caregivers and directs readers to official information.
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Abby
USA
U.S. Administration On Aging
United States
Adult Protective Services
Mary Twomey
MSW
University OF California Irvine
Heloise on freshening a smelly fridge
Heloise advises checking for leaks and old leftovers before cleaning. Wipe walls and shelves with a mix of white vinegar and water, then replace with a new box or bowl of baking soda on a shelf to absorb future odors. Do not use absorbed baking soda for cooking.
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Noted West Virginia educator and Army veteran Scott Womack profile
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Womack, a native of Atlanta, spent 30 years active duty as a paratrooper and cavalryman in the 82nd Airborne, a Civil Affairs Officer with U S Army Special Operations Command, and a Sub-Saharan Africa Foreign Area Officer. He currently teaches at James Monroe High School in Lindside, WV, and volunteers with the National Language Service Corps. He holds a B S in History from the U S Military Academy, an M A in National Security Affairs from the U S Naval Postgraduate School, and a Doctorate in Education from Seton Hall. He is married to Major Rebecca Crispin and has two sons. His decorations include the Legion of Merit and multiple Meritorious Service, Defense Meritorious Service, Army, and Joint service medals, plus international orders from Chad and Senegal.
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Scott Womack
Atlanta
Georgia
Monroe County
U.S. Army
82Nd Airborne Division
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Department of Defense
Scott
James Monroe High School
Lindside
National Language Service Corps
U.S. Military Academy
U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Seton Hall University
Rebecca Crispin
U.S. Army Reserve
Josiah
Samuel
Womack
Nation Order of
Chad
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