Nampa Family Justice Center

⭐ Reminder: The NFJC is CLOSED today, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth - We re-open Monday morning⭐

But earlier this week...we had a little fun at the Buckaroo Breakfast (as part of stampede week) 🤠

✨ We will be closed CLOSED on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth ✨

Our doors re-open on Monday, June 22nd at 8AM

For emergency 24/7 assistance during this closure, contact your local police department / 911 or reach out to one of these hotlines:

💜 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
💙 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673
💛 Idaho Crisis & Su***de Hotline: 988

Thank you OneDigital!

Last week we stopped by the Idaho Hispanic Community Center to share some hygiene bags with their senior group! ⭐

C.S. Lewis said it best... It’s never too late to dream a new dream 💙

Life isn’t “over” after your 50th birthday, or your 60th, or your 90th!

It's World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!

We're sporting our purple in support of survivors of elder abuse💜

We want older adults in our community to know that their value never expires - there is no point at which neglect or mistreatment are ok, and that there is HOPE for those experiencing it 📣

Everyone deserves to live free from abuse, at every age... but sadly, about 1 in 10 older Americans will experience some form of mistreatment.

Elder abuse comes in many forms: financial exploitation (stealing money, forging documents), physical abuse (hurting on purpose), emotional abuse (yelling, insults, ignoring), sexual abuse (unwanted sexual touching/advances), or neglect (not attending to basic needs) ❌

💙 To report suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult contact local law enforcement or adult protective services

💙 Resources for victims of elder abuse:
o Contact the Nampa Family Justice Center at 208-475-5700
o Contact the Victim Connect Resource Center at 855-484-2846 or online at https://victimconnect.org/
o Adult Protective Services 208-898-7060
o In case of an emergency please call 911

Want more info on elder abuse? Check out: worldelderabuseawareness.com

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Join us by wearing Purple TOMORROW, June 15th, in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! 👕

“Wear Purple Day” is a great day to highlight the issue of elder abuse and show our support for all older adults who have endured financial, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.

We are here to support you in any way we can 💜

June is Month - let’s talk about “self-neglect” and what it looks like💙

Neglecting an older, vulnerable adult under your care is a form of elder abuse. But some seniors who live independently can fall into self-neglect, often due to dementia, mental illness, addiction, or becoming physically frail.

Self-Neglect happens when vulnerable adults fail to care for their own basic needs such as safe housing, appropriate medical care, adequate food and water, and personal hygiene.

Here are some common signs to look out for:

✅Living in a hoarded or hazardous home
✅Living in a home without proper utilities like water, heat, electricity (unpaid bills)
✅Inadequate food or drinking water
✅Increased social isolation / withdrawal
✅Living with unmet medical needs, untreated illnesses or injuries
✅Failing to care for their pets
✅Failing to care for their own personal hygiene or safety
✅Deteriorating mental or physical state (memory loss, dementia, addiction, mental illness, or a physical limitation that keeps them from being able to care for themselves properly)

For more information on how to help an elder in Idaho, check out Idaho Commission on Aging

https://aging.idaho.gov/adult-protective-services/
https://www.a3ssa.com/programs_and_services/stay-safe/

Three adorable visitors stopped by with a little gift for our hardworking staff!

Who can resist an Icy drink on a warm day? 💛