Wednesday,June9,2021
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YOUR VOICE CONTINUED
their authenticity. It must be read,
studied and understood by each
individual to be accepted with any
degree of intellectual trust. Every
book, chapter and verse must be
read over and over again, year after
year.
Being in the truth is not church.
Churching has nothing to do with
the truth. Fact … the churchgoer
does not read the books. It is a
physical impossibility to read the
books respectfully, diligently and
responsibly and be in a church.
Only when the individual takes
on the tremendous task of reading
all the books will that person be
convinced that the books are of a
“Divine” source.
It is a large book and it is
daunting. Before a person touches
the book and glances at its pages
something must happen. They must
find someone they trust who they
believe understands the books. This
is not easy in our day of mistrust
and suspicion. I cannot convince
anyone that the books are what
they claim to be. All I can do is try to
convince a person to read them for
themselves.
The power to convince is found
in the books miraculous method
to predict political history. Political
prophecy of course has been
destroyed and mocked by pastor
and the church system along with
movies, TV shows and books. No
one has a nickel's worth of trust or
interest in what I have to say about
political prophecy simply because
they can not distinguish what I say
from the stupidity they have heard
from the world.
Allow me this. If you have the
time and the interest read at least
one chapter (a lot more really).
This one chapter is easy to read for
it is laid out in grade school level
manner and it establishes the foun-
dation understanding of political
prophecy. It is the second chapter
of Daniel and it is an interesting
read. The Book of Daniel could be
(and I have) studied for 30 years it
is that complex and interesting and
vital.
Gary Fischer
The Dalles
Elder care recognized in June
June 15 is World
Elder Abuse
Awareness Day
Teresa Clyne
■ By Programs
for Peaceful Living
to advocate for themselves. They
may be physically frail or
scared of speaking up for fear of
repercussions.
Elder abuse is a crime. Whether
physical, mental, or sexual mistreat-
ment, it can be considered a crime
in Washington through action or
inaction. Financial exploitation, or
KLICKITAT COUNTY — Caring
for elders is a fundamental respon- improper use of an elder or vulnera-
ble adult’s income or resources, is
sibility that all cultures share. With
included in this definition.
age can come the potential to be
Neglect is also a crime. A person
taken advantage of, be neglected, or
or entity with a duty to care for
be harmed. We must show com-
an elder or vulnerable adult must
passion and prevent suffering and
maintain their physical or mental
damage whenever possible.
health as charged. If they show a
June is Elder Abuse Awareness
pattern of conduct detrimental to
Month. June 15 is World Elder
Abuse Awareness Day, a day desig- that duty, or inaction to that duty,
nated by the United Nations for the they may be guilty of neglect.
Be on the lookout for signs of
entire world to voice its opposition
elder or vulnerable adult abuse:
to any form of abuse of the older
■ Neglect could appear as lack of
generation.
food and water, dirty clothing, poor
Many older people are unable
hygiene, poor housekeeping, and
lack of medication.
■ Financial exploitation could ap-
pear as basic needs not being met,
unpaid bills, unusual purchases, or
unexplained fiscal activities.
■ Physical abuse could appear as
bruises, black eyes, welts, broken
bones, cuts, sprains, sudden chang-
es in behavior, or a caregiver refus-
ing to leave the elder adult alone.
■ Mental abuse could appear as
threatening significant harm, using
derogatory names, insults, profani-
ty, ridicule, harassment, or humilia-
tion to gain control.
■ Sexual abuse could appear as
unusual bruising on the thighs or
chest, unexplained STDs, unex-
plained behavior such as with-
drawing from social interactions, or
having panic attacks.
It can be easy to overlook some of
these signs, and this month, and the
annual day of recognition, reminds
us how important it is to look out for
elders and vulnerable adults in our
communities.
Respect, compassion, and
attention are what our seniors
deserve every day of the year. If you
see something of concern, but are
unsure how to respond you can
contact Adult Protective Services at
1-877-734-6277. If you have a loved
one or friend living in a facility, like
a nursing home, adult family home,
or assisted living, or they are receiv-
ing any supportive living services,
report any abuse or neglect you
suspect to 1-800-562-6078.
Contact the vulnerable person’s
local banking institution and law
enforcement.
Other helpful numbers to sup-
port seniors:
■ National Elder Fraud Hotline:
833–FRAUD–11
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■ FINRA Securities Helpline
for Seniors: 844-57-HELPS
(844-574-3577)
■ Klickitat County Senior
Services: 509-773-3757 or
509-493-3068
■ Programs for Peaceful Living:
509-773-6100 or 509-493-2662 and
the 24/7 crisis line 844-493-1709
■ Skamania County Senior
Services: 509-427-3990
■ Skamania County Council on
Domestic Violence and Sexual
Assault: 509-427-4210
We can all help protect our
seniors every day by doing a few
simple things. Know the symptoms
of abuse. If you suspect something,
say something and do something.
Help spread the word and Stop
Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse.
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