See Me. Hear Me.

Four simple words that many of us don’t realize could mean so much. But to the elder care world and Empowered Aging staff, these are words that hold the power to advocate for the people we serve – the older adults and adults with disabilities that turn to us for help when they are at their most vulnerable, at their most unseen and unheard.

At Empowered Aging, our programs are structured to provide engagement, support, and connection - ultimately lifting voices, enabling self-sufficiency, and helping older and dependent adults to fight for a just place in society – to age in their own way, as they see fit.

Our team of staff, interns, and volunteers work to protect the rights and improve quality of life for every one of the hundreds of thousands of older adults throughout the region through our Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, Elder and Adults with Disabilities Justice Program, Healthcare Career Pathway, and more.

“With the dramatically rising numbers of the older adult population, and the growing demand for related resources and direct care support, we are concerned that more needs to be done to address the increased risk for elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect.”
-Susannah Meyer, Executive Director, Empowered Aging

Inspired by World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Empowered Aging has launched an awareness campaign - See Me. Hear Me.™ – to share stories of the people behind the cases we take on while preserving privacy and recognizing vulnerability. Our campaign aims to protect those we serve while helping the community understand that aging, living in care facilities, and needing the help of others to survive and thrive does not mean you lose your identity, your humanity, or your right to be seen and heard.

We challenge you to join us by helping to raise awareness and bring the fight against abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities out of the shadows.

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Elder and Adult with Disability Justice Program – Solano The Elder and Adults with Disabilities Justice Program provides coordinated support to people who have been impacted by crime so they can receive the resources they need. Know someone who has experienced harm or mistreatment? Suspect an older adult is in trouble? Visit https://EmpoweredAging.org/Elder-and-.... Join our Elder Justice League and learn how you can help combat the abuse of vulnerable seniors and disabled adults in Solano County. We’re looking to organize groups in churches, senior communities, adult programs, and more to offer education about abuse and peer-to-peer counseling. If you are interested in starting a group or joining one, please get in touch by emailing [email protected].

Long-Term Care Ombudsman As long-term care ombudsman, we are expressed wish advocates for residents in long-term care facilities. We are the only program mandated by law to make regular unannounced visits to facilities, ensuring that residents live free from abuse, and neglect, and receive quality care. If you or someone you know needs help or would like to learn more about our ombudsman volunteer opportunities, please visit https://EmpoweredAging.org/Long-Term-....

Resident Empowerment Program A first-of-its-kind partnership, Contra Costa Legal Services and Empowered Aging have come together to provide innovative and responsive screening, education, and legal counsel to residents of Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE). If this sounds like the kind of help you seek, please visit https://EmpoweredAging.org/Resident-E... for more information.

Empowered Aging’s Friendly Visiting and Telephone Reassurance - Solano works to keep older adults connected and well wherever they may be. For more information on building connections through this program or volunteering, visit https://Empoweredaging.org/Friendly-V....