Articles by Marian Merewitz

June 25, 2021 | Marian Merewitz

Blog: Montgomery County 11th Annual Senior Safety Forum in Support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Maryland Protect Week

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. With the growing number of seniors in Montgomery County, the state, and the country, there is also a growing number of incidents of elder abuse.  This week the Montgomery County Elder Abuse Awareness Task Force set up a series of Awareness Day events to highlight some of […]

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June 17, 2021 | Marian Merewitz

Blog: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Event Day 2 June 16th – Combatting Elder Abuse through Community Connections

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. With the growing number of seniors in Montgomery County, the state, and the country, there is also a growing number of incidents of elder abuse.  This week the Montgomery County Elder Abuse Awareness Task Force set up a series of Awareness Day events to highlight some of […]

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June 17, 2021 | Marian Merewitz

Blog: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15th – Proven Strategies for Senior Safety by Public Safety

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. With the growing number of seniors in Montgomery County, the state, and the country, there is also a growing number of incidents of elder abuse.  This week the Montgomery County Elder Abuse Awareness Task Force set up a series of Awareness Day events to highlight some of […]

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June 9, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

Senior Moment Update Explains Activities of Daily Living

On this Senior Moment Update, Julia McGlamary, a supervisor with Adult Protective Services, provides some explanation of what activities are considered “Activities of Daily Living”. Aging and Disability Services is a resource for information about assistance. If you have questions and don’t know where to turn, call Aging and Disability Services at 240-777-3000.  

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June 9, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

BLOG: Know Your Resources to Prevent Elder Abuse

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. Do you understand what elder abuse is? Do you know where to go if you suspect abuse? Do you know where to go for help is you or someone you love is being abused? If you suspect abuse but are not sure, don’t wonder if you should call for […]

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June 3, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

Senior Moment Update: Help for Abuse or Neglect

Julia McGlamary, a supervisor with Adult Protective Services provides information about when and who to contact if you suspect Elder Abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. If there is a risk of immediate harm, call 911. For Adult Protective Services, (APS) call 240-777-3000  

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March 30, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

BLOG Telling Your Story with Terrel and Nic: Talk Yoga

Co-hosts Nic Stearns and Terrel Limerick learn all about Talk Yoga with the program’s founders.  Speech Pathologists by profession, Amy  Roberts, MS CCC-SLP, 200 RYT, and  Kim A. Hughes, MA CCC-SLP have combined their passion for Yoga and speech pathology to create this unique program. Learn all about it and practice while watching. For more […]

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March 23, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

Senior Moment Update: How to Avoid Financial Scams

Adult Protective Services Supervisor (APS), Julia McGlamary, LCSW-C provides tips to avoid financial scams and where to find help if you are a victim.

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February 28, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

BLOG A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: Immigration

Host Blanca Kling is joined by guests Officer Fernando Rios with the Montgomery County Maryland Police Department and Celia Rivas, Immigration Specialist with Catholic Charities.  

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February 27, 2020 | Marian Merewitz

BLOG A Dialogue with Montgomery County Police: Sergeant Kathy Estrada

On this episode of Dialagondo Con La Policia del Condado de Montgomery, Host Blanca Kling is joined by guests Sergeant Kathy Estrada and later by Cadette Alex Silva.  

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