Home    Service & Programs    Domestic Violence    Elder Abuse    Sexual Assault    Volunteers    Thrift Stores    Events & News    A Cape Fear Area United Way Agency. CALL: (910)754-5726     Do You Need Help?   |    Can You Help?    |    Staff   |   Board Of Directors   |   Contact Us About Elder Abuse (Continued) 3. Stay involved in the faith community of your choice. If you can't get to services, ask the clergy to visit you. Stay active in other community groups and senior center activities. 4. Do not allow anyone to isolate you by taking over things like answering your phone, opening your mail or keeping friends from visiting. 5. Have your Social Security and pension checks deposited directly into a bank account that is in your name only. Do not give others access to your bank accounts. 6. Only give up control of your property and your assets when you know you can no longer manage them. Consider using a banker or trusted friend to manage your money instead of using a family member. Do not sign your house over to anyone else-leave it to them in your will instead. If you or someone you know is a victim of Family Abuse of Seniors, call Hope Harbor at 754-5726 for help with: Information Shelter Advice and counseling Support Groups Court Advocacy Others who can help: Brunswick Senior Resources Inc., 255-2199. Free and low-cost hot meals; prescription drug assistance; medical transportation; senior centers with daily activities. Information about services for all seniors. Brunswick County Dept. of Social Services, 253-2188. In-home aides; services and protection for disabled adults. Dial-a-Ride, 754-2764. Low-cost transportation within Brunswick County. Legal Services of the Lower Cape Fear, 1-800-672-9304. Free and low-cost legal assistance for seniors. Brunswick Baptist Association, 754-7979. Free hot lunch on Saturdays. Free home repair and maintenance assistance. Brunswick Parks & Recreation, 253-2670. Social, sports and travel programs for seniors. Senior Games annual competition. << Return To Page One ©Copyright 2005 Hope Harbor Home, Inc.