A Judicial Excellence Award recipient, Judge Dixie Park presides over the Stark County Probate Court. One of the most prominent parts of Judge Dixie Park’s platform is her advocacy for the elderly.
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a highlight on the need to focus on the elderly. Judge Dixie Park and her staff have adjusted to the current pandemic situation and social distancing requirements by adapting and using technology. Probate Court staff and volunteers have made hundreds of calls and conducted videoconferences to check on the well-being of the Stark County Probate Court's more than 1900 wards while also providing guidance and assistance to guardians regarding resources available in the community. Probate Court volunteers also created hundreds of cards to brighten their day.
Judge Park also recently participated on a panel presenting on “Protecting Older Adults” for the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association Virtual Summer Workshop. Financial exploitation is prevalent with scammers preying on isolated individuals. It is even more important now to keep in touch with family and loved ones. If you have a loved one who is elderly or disabled, make sure to keep in touch by calling or making a window visit to confirm his or her well-being.
For more information, visit her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com>judgedixiepark.
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