Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to hold scam awareness program

 

Where: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

When: 6 p.m. Jan. 18

Register online: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=826&Branch=Plumb%20Memorial%20Library&EventID=512624&PK=

Or call 203-924-1580.

Plumb Memorial Library will be offering a program on Scam Awareness and How to Avoid It.

Join Kris Patel as he outlines many ways to not be scammed while doing everyday Internet searches and shopping.

Some of the topics that will be covered are:

Scam Statistics

Why Scammers Target Seniors

The 5 Main Types of Scamming

Other Popular Scams

Scam Prevention

What to do if You are Scammed

A computer is not required for this class.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Derby Public Library offers games for teens on YA Wednesdays in January

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays, Teen Game Time from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and 17.

Sony PlayStation Four (PS4), Nintendo Wii, and tabletop games are available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org .

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian.

Klarides-Ditria: CT establishes 'Bring Me Back Home' registry

Caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive issues can be difficult, and frightening if contact is lost with them, even temporarily. For many older individuals with cognitive issues or disorientation, wandering is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening concern. According to the Alzheimer's Association, wandering can happen at any time of the day or night and individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia have a 6 in 10 chance of wandering. Fortunately, Connecticut's local and state law enforcement agencies have made it a priority to reduce these instances and have initiated the Bring Me Back Home Program, a voluntary registry for vital information to help law enforcement respond quickly to missing person reports. This voluntary registry is for "all members of the community whose cognitive challenges may lead to confusion and disorientation, and who are at risk of wandering or getting lost." If you or someone you know is caring for an individual who may wander, I hope you'll consider this important program.  Please share this information with anyone who you feel it may benefit. From the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection: Bring Me Back Home Program Bring Me Back Home is a registry for Connecticut residents which allows law enforcement access to information to assist in the recovery of missing or wandering persons. The provided information and photo, accessible through the COLLECT criminal justice and safety system, helps first responders and families reunite with individuals living with cognitive challenges, such as Dementia or Autism. This information is confidential and secure and can only be accessed by law enforcement personnel in an emergency. How does Bring Me Back Home work? A family member or guardian registers their person with cognitive challenges through the link, or in person, at your nearest police department.  This information is now part of the statewide Bring Me Back Home registry. Law enforcement officers will have access to the confidential and secure information and respond appropriately. When the person wanders or is missing, individuals should call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY, and indicate that they are registered with the Bring Me Back Home program. How do we register? You can sign your loved one up for BMBH by clicking the registration link below. Register or Login to Bring Me Back Home

Sincerely,

Griffin Hospital honors nurse with prestigious DAISY Award

Christine Finerty, RN./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Health recently honored Christine Finerty, RN, of Bridgeport, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide patients and families every day. 

Winners can be nominated by patients, patients’ family or friends, or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care.

Finerty, a nurse at The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, was nominated by a patient for her understanding, responsiveness, and patient-centered care.

“Christine was my nurse when I arrived to labor and delivery the morning of my induction,” the nomination for Finerty stated. “I was experiencing a lot of anxiety from the moment I woke up that morning and when I met Christine I told her about this. Throughout my induction she was super supportive and walked me through each step. When my induction turned into an urgent C-section, I immediately turned to her and asked if she was going to be in the OR with me. When she said yes, I felt such a great relief. Her attention to detail to my physical and emotional state did not go unnoticed. She truly demonstrates what it means to be an excellent nurse to both mother and baby.”

Information about the DAISY Award is included in Griffin Health patient information packets and nomination forms are available online and at all Griffin Health locations. 

The award recipients are chosen by a committee at Griffin and the award is presented throughout the year. 

For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/daisy.

About The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.