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Preventing Physical Abuse, Give 'em a Break! Taking care of someone, even (maybe especially) someone you love, can be exhausting and stressful. Stressed caregivers and stressed elders are a dangerous combination. Every caregiver needs some breaks, some opportunities to get away from the caregiving for 6 awhile, a chance to rest, recover and recharge. People receiving care need a break too! "Respite care" is available for caregivers through Aging and Disability Resource Center agencies as well as other organizations in your community. Adult Daycare can help families stay together longer by allowing caregivers to go to work knowing their loved one is safe and well cared for. Getting out of the house, even a few days a week, is often just the break in routine that both elders and caregivers need, even when they don't realize it. You'll be surprised how many familiar faces of friends and neighbors you'll see there, and how good it feels to be to be welcomed in and get out of the house once in a while. Social interaction and stimulation are important at any age: Your brain is like your body: use it or lose it! a� h The Big Island has four adult day care centers: in Hilo, Honomu, Waimea and Kona. Adult Daycare Centers charge by the level of care required and number of times you attend. Fees can be covered by Medicaid (up to five days a week) and many insurance policies, including Long Term Care insurance. Depending on your circumstances, financial assistance may also be available. joie Are Special 16 Caring for Family Caring fol, 'ourself Counf' Office of Aging Preventing Financial Exploitation, Don't be Fooled! Schemes and scams targeting the elderly are on the rise. Elders are seen as easy prey: overly trusting, powerless and comparatively wealthy. Don't prove scammers right. Remember these "Don'ts ": Don't Give Your Numbers Out to anyone you don't know: Not your Social Security number, Not your ATM PIN number, Not your credit card number. Don't Give Your Information over the Phone. Do not believe a phone caller saying he is from your bank, your mortgage company or anyone else asking for your confidential information. Ask for requests for your information to be sent to you in writing. Don't Pre -pay for home or car repairs or for cleaning services that have not been completed, and completed to your satisfaction. If a repair person says he is licensed, ask for his license number. Don't Allow Yourself to be Rushed Say you need to "think about it," or that you will "Discuss it with your spouse" (or children). Don't Carry a lot of Cash, especially in your back pocket or in your purse. Cany only one credit card at a time. Don't write your PIN number on the back of your ATM card. Don't Believe You will Win the lottery by buying magazines or inherit a fortune by sending someone a money order for taxes or processing fees. Reporting: If you have been a victim of one of these scams, report it to the police. You can also file a written complaint with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Office of Consumer Protection. On the Big Island, call 933- 0910 to request a complaint form, or get forms on -line at www.hawaii.gov/dcca/ocp.