Protective Services
The Boston Protective Services program at Ethos is a service for people 60 and
over who are at risk from a caregiver. Risk includes physical, sexual or emotional
abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.
Signs of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation include:
Dehydration, malnutrition, isolation and untreated bedsores.
Bruises, welts, lacerations, bone fractures, dislocations, or reports
of hitting, slapping, sudden changes in behavior or refusal by another
to allow visits with the elder.
Bruises in the genital areas, sexually transmitted diseases,
unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding, or reports of sexual assault.
Verbal or nonverbal acts such as insults, threats, intimidation,
humiliation or the "silent treatment".
The loss of money, property, or unexplained sudden changes in wills,
financial documents, or access to sources of income.
The Boston Money Management Program
Boston Money Management is a program that helps frail, low-income elders
balance their checkbooks, pay their bills and complete other financial
transactions. Specially trained and supervised volunteers work directly
with elders or, in cases where greater control is required, as
'representative payees.' In either case, money managers allow elders to
remain at home even though increasing frailty may mean they can no longer
keep up with their personal finances.
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