Neighbors see Help Signs in Window
Apr 21, 2020 13:19:58 #
I think there should be a symbol like a orange triangle that people could out in their window or on their door if they need help.
Even $5 worth of groceries.
Poverty and age Gap means people who don't go online or don't know how aid programs work.
Are people knocking on doors? We live in a culture where people have too much p***e or not enough strength or gas money to go to food bank and wait in line with 2,000 other people.
No reason for children to get stressed out because caregiver can't or won't get help.
Can't we make some kind of national symbol for "help needed" that transcends language and cultural limitations?
I live in Los Angeles and wish sherriffs could knock on some doors and check on homes with kids, elders. People living on cat food..
A program is needed
Even $5 worth of groceries.
Poverty and age Gap means people who don't go online or don't know how aid programs work.
Are people knocking on doors? We live in a culture where people have too much p***e or not enough strength or gas money to go to food bank and wait in line with 2,000 other people.
No reason for children to get stressed out because caregiver can't or won't get help.
Can't we make some kind of national symbol for "help needed" that transcends language and cultural limitations?
I live in Los Angeles and wish sherriffs could knock on some doors and check on homes with kids, elders. People living on cat food..
A program is needed
Apr 21, 2020 13:22:35 #
Trumpnotthestormiestpres wrote:
I think there should be a symbol like a orange tri... (show quote)
A program is needed! You are so right. Hope someone with some clout reads and heeds this.
Apr 21, 2020 14:59:40 #
Carol Kelly wrote:
A program is needed! You are so right. Hope someone with some clout reads and heeds this.
Does anyone tweet? I don't but more people on twitter that has clout might see it. I agree. No one has knocked on my door to check on me and I'm a elderly lady living alone. II have a dog. If neighbors didnt see me take the dog out they probably would check. But for the ones without a dog? They need a knock
Apr 21, 2020 16:27:04 #
lpnmajor
Loc: Arkansas
Trumpnotthestormiestpres wrote:
I think there should be a symbol like a orange tri... (show quote)
It's called "area agency on aging" in my state. My wife is a case manager for one of those, and they check on the elderly and disabled regularly, and having to harass the hell out of her clients kin folk, to get them to get off their ass and provide for Granny.
For every example of caring and selflessness, there are 10 examples of indifference and selfishness.
Apr 21, 2020 16:36:31 #
lpnmajor wrote:
It's called "area agency on aging" in my state. My wife is a case manager for one of those, and they check on the elderly and disabled regularly, and having to harass the hell out of her clients kin folk, to get them to get off their ass and provide for Granny.
For every example of caring and selflessness, there are 10 examples of indifference and selfishness.
For every example of caring and selflessness, there are 10 examples of indifference and selfishness.
Yep. So true
Apr 21, 2020 17:14:08 #
I live in Los Angeles. Lots of hi risk, the kids eat at school type Homes with little income in the best of times.
A system where children can speak up ( or just put the sign in the window or on the door) and advocate for themselves . Kids without individual cellphones, online accounts, or computers of their own.
Putting a symbol in the window or even drawing it where a teacher or care worker can see it might change the game.
Like an ampersand but @ but a triangle.
A system where children can speak up ( or just put the sign in the window or on the door) and advocate for themselves . Kids without individual cellphones, online accounts, or computers of their own.
Putting a symbol in the window or even drawing it where a teacher or care worker can see it might change the game.
Like an ampersand but @ but a triangle.
Apr 21, 2020 17:34:53 #
Trumpnotthestormiestpres wrote:
I live in Los Angeles. Lots of hi risk, the kids eat at school type Homes with little income in the best of times.
A system where children can speak up ( or just put the sign in the window or on the door) and advocate for themselves . Kids without individual cellphones, online accounts, or computers of their own.
Putting a symbol in the window or even drawing it where a teacher or care worker can see it might change the game.
Like an ampersand but @ but a triangle.
A system where children can speak up ( or just put the sign in the window or on the door) and advocate for themselves . Kids without individual cellphones, online accounts, or computers of their own.
Putting a symbol in the window or even drawing it where a teacher or care worker can see it might change the game.
Like an ampersand but @ but a triangle.
Maybe community's need to start doing something like that. May be a good idea
Apr 21, 2020 17:51:06 #
Redangel62 wrote:
Does anyone tweet? I don't but more people on twitter that has clout might see it. I agree. No one has knocked on my door to check on me and I'm a elderly lady living alone. II have a dog. If neighbors didnt see me take the dog out they probably would check. But for the ones without a dog? They need a knock
Right I have a small dog that thinks he’s a big dog, but a lot of elderly don’t have and don’t have family nearby. I don’t tweet, but someone on here must, so maybe!
Apr 21, 2020 18:23:16 #
Carol Kelly wrote:
Right I have a small dog that thinks he’s a big dog, but a lot of elderly don’t have and don’t have family nearby. I don’t tweet, but someone on here must, so maybe!
Lol and my big dog thinks shes a lapdog
Apr 22, 2020 09:21:07 #
Trumpnotthestormiestpres wrote:
I think there should be a symbol like a orange tri... (show quote)
Good idea!
Apr 22, 2020 09:23:06 #
Trumpnotthestormiestpres wrote:
I live in Los Angeles. Lots of hi risk, the kids eat at school type Homes with little income in the best of times.
A system where children can speak up ( or just put the sign in the window or on the door) and advocate for themselves . Kids without individual cellphones, online accounts, or computers of their own.
Putting a symbol in the window or even drawing it where a teacher or care worker can see it might change the game.
Like an ampersand but @ but a triangle.
A system where children can speak up ( or just put the sign in the window or on the door) and advocate for themselves . Kids without individual cellphones, online accounts, or computers of their own.
Putting a symbol in the window or even drawing it where a teacher or care worker can see it might change the game.
Like an ampersand but @ but a triangle.
Actually u can get a life alert! My grandmother had one and they call to check on you everyday!! If u don’t answer they send someone!! Good for all alone elderly!!
Apr 22, 2020 14:24:14 #
Wonttakeitanymore wrote:
Actually u can get a life alert! My grandmother had one and they call to check on you everyday!! If u don’t answer they send someone!! Good for all alone elderly!!
Life alerts are too PRICY for the poor folks. I like the orange triangle idea
Apr 23, 2020 02:59:12 #
bggamers
Loc: georgia
Trumpnotthestormiestpres wrote:
I live in Los Angeles. Lots of hi risk, the kids eat at school type Homes with little income in the best of times.
A system where children can speak up ( or just put the sign in the window or on the door) and advocate for themselves . Kids without individual cellphones, online accounts, or computers of their own.
Putting a symbol in the window or even drawing it where a teacher or care worker can see it might change the game.
Like an ampersand but @ but a triangle.
A system where children can speak up ( or just put the sign in the window or on the door) and advocate for themselves . Kids without individual cellphones, online accounts, or computers of their own.
Putting a symbol in the window or even drawing it where a teacher or care worker can see it might change the game.
Like an ampersand but @ but a triangle.
You could suggest it to teachers at your schools and at senior citizen centers or draw some up and copy them and hand them out to people make it a community project
Apr 23, 2020 03:06:56 #
bggamers
Loc: georgia
Wonttakeitanymore wrote:
Actually u can get a life alert! My grandmother had one and they call to check on you everyday!! If u don’t answer they send someone!! Good for all alone elderly!!
would depend on what type you have to I have one and they don't call and check on me. Though I was listening to something on my computer and heard this little voice kept saying my name I thought I'd hit my phone and dialed someone but the voice continued finally turned the volume on the computer down and still, this little voice HELLO ARE YOU THERE ARE YOU OK answer me, please. Hell, I thought I was going nuts and then I leaned forward and felt that monitor and grabbed it said are you there and they answered back. You have no idea how relieved that I wasnt crazy
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