Journey to Justice

08/06/2026

💜💜Tomorrow at 9:30 is one of the biggest, most important, and momentous days for Journey to Justice! If you cannot join us on the steps of the Main Rotunda at the capitol building tomorrow, you can join us here during the LIVE stream event.

https://senatorculver.com/

You just scroll down to the place where it says ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS NEWS CONFERENCE and click on it. (picture in the comments)

So.....please be with us either in person or watching the live stream. We are so excited and proud! The new legislation will be very impactful, curb elder abuse, and bring proper punishments to those who choose to abuse.💜💜

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06/06/2026

💜💪The mission goes with us...spur those conversations. Please wear your shirts!💪💜

04/06/2026

We, at Journey to Justice are FLYING HIGH ✈️ with all the support we are receiving to rally our fight against elder abuse!

Please read about one of our latest supporters to reach out to us, commercial pilot Mike Bremner.
Mike is the founder of Elder Abuse Air Force, a nonprofit that exposes, prevents and fights elder abuse by flying Awareness Missions. Mike’s love of flying fuels his fight against elder abuse and Alzheimer’s. His mother lives with dementia and was once the victim of elder abuse. This devastating experience inspired Mike to take action.
In October, Mike set a world record, circling the Hollywood Sign 50 times over a two-hour period to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. When he didn’t hit his $5,000 goal on the first flight, he kept going — flying over the Santa Monica and Huntington Beach piers until he surpassed it, raising $5,450.
Recently, Mike asked our founder, Lynn Fiedler, to share her story so he could add it to his FB page. Please follow Mike on his FB page Elder Abuse Air Force.
Thank you Mike, for using your wings, time and talent to support this vulnerable group AND for supporting Journey to Justice. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

CORRECTION: while Lynn’s blurb below shares you can find us on our web site .com, our web site will not be active until June 15th. Stay tuned. Lots of good information will be coming in our, easy to navigate, new website. 💜💜

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BkRQJ4hgP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/06/2026

💜💪Thank you Justin Strawser and The Daily Item for your continued coverage of our mission to improve the lives of older adults!💜💪

HARRISBURG — Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-27, will join Journey to Justice for an elder abuse awareness press conference June 9 in the Main Rotunda of the Pennsylvania Capitol Building.

02/06/2026

Stand with Senator Culver and Journey to Justice as we stand up for older Pennsylvanians. 💜💜💜

Standing up for older Pennsylvanians!

On Tuesday, June 9, at 9:30 a.m., I will host an Elder Abuse Awareness press conference in the Main Rotunda of the PA Capitol Building, together with Journey to Justice.

In advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, legislators and advocates will come together to highlight the need to protect older adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation, especially when the abuser is someone placed in a position of trust.

We will also discuss legislation to hold abusers accountable and better protect care-dependent older Pennsylvanians, including Alice’s Law, which would establish an Elder Abuse Registry.

Thank you to Journey to Justice and the advocates who continue working to raise awareness and protect vulnerable older adults across Pennsylvania.

30/05/2026

It’s time for a Journey to Justice JEWEL. 💎 💎Like other jewels, we hope ours prove to be valuable in helping our followers dealing with a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a dementia.

QUESTION: My loved one with Alzheimer’s repeatedly tells me, “I want to go home.” What do I do?

Why are they doing this?
First, you must understand that a request to go home, from a dementia individual, is usually a request that they are seeking COMFORT rather than going somewhere.

Please continue reading for suggestions to help you though this stressful situation.

First and most importantly, DO NOT try to use reason and logic with them. This will only serve to escalate the situation. Then, you will be dealing with an angry, agitated loved one. Nothing good will come from you telling them “this IS your home” or “you live HERE now.”

Secondly, don’t be afraid to agree with their request. You can agree by telling them, “Sure we can do that, but since it’s lunch time, let’s eat lunch first.” This helps to validate that you are not telling them NO and they are not wrong. Then, after agreeing, you can subtly begin the process of distracting and redirecting their attention.

Through the entire conversation, try to stay CALM. If you stay calm, they will begin to calm down, too. If your loved one has always enjoyed a good hug, now may be the time to provide this needed comfort. Telling my Mother how much I love her and that she is “my best friend” often puts a smile on her face and diverts her thoughts about “going to Grandma’s house.” Giving her a treasured item in her room, a stuffed teddy bear, old pictures, a card from a loved one that she begins reading can also divert her to a place of comfort and change the trajectory of her thoughts.
Another approach to divert these thoughts to “go home” is to ask the person to tell you about their home. After awhile, this may allow you to maneuver the conversation to another topic where they feel comforted and content.
If your loved one remains focused on “going home” and nothing has worked, you may want to take them on a brief car ride. When my dear Mother in-law remained focused on “going home”, we did just that. She thoroughly enjoyed the drive (and the ice cream cone). Driving past her home, she showed no recollection of this being her home. However, the change in scenery, the conversation, and of course the ice cream cone, brought her the comfort she was obviously seeking.

We, at Journey to Justice have been there. We have used these approaches with our loved ones. We hope our JtoJ JEWELS are valuable tools for your toolbox. 💜💜💜

29/05/2026

💜💜When we do our trainings and community presentations, our hope, of course, is that we are making an impact, making a difference. I was at a meeting this week when I was approached by a lovely woman. She said, "I just wanted to tell you that I was in the audience when you spoke at Susquehanna and what an impact that program was for me. I approach people living with dementia in a different way now and I use the strategies I learned that day! It surely does make things more pleasant for both parties, doesn't it?"

Soooo.....we ARE making a difference and a powerful impact on the lives of people dealing with this disease. Knowledge is power!

Is YOUR loved one residing in a facility? Would you like to see our training in that facility? Do you belong to a group that would like this training? Contact us now for inclusion in the fall and winter schedule!!💜💜

27/05/2026

💜💜In June, Kim and I will be developing our fall and winter training and presentation schedule. We have a substantial list established of those already committed to training, just waiting on dates. If you are interested in your facility/school/group having our training or community presentation, NOW is the time to touch base with us and get added to the list. We schedule based on the order we hear from people. Below is a testimonial based on our healthcare professional training, Dementia and Abuse Prevention: How Can YOU Make a Difference.

"Journey to Justice's presentation on elder abuse is exceptionally informative, engaging and deeply impactful. Lynn and Kim communicate a complex and often difficult topic with clarity, sensitivity, and professionalism. If you have the opportunity to attend this presentation on elder abuse, I highly recommend doing so. The information shared is invaluable and can significantly enhance awareness, prevention, and appropriate response in real world situations."

- Pamela Rimokaitis
Executive Director
Serenity Gardens Senior Living
Kulpmont, PA

24/05/2026

Home after a wonderful cruise on the Rhine and Danube, spreading the word about Journey to Justice through Amsterdam, Germany, Austria and Budapest, Hungary. Toasting to Journey to Justice while sampling local coffee in Budapest. After speaking with one dear lady on our cruise, she will be seeing her primary care provider after getting home. Her goal is to seek an accurate diagnosis that may give her early treatment interventions! The dementia crises is real, no matter where we are! Journey to Justice STRONG! 💜💜💜

22/05/2026

💜💜 THE INTRODUCTION OF....ALICE'S LAW!!!!💜💜

On Tuesday, June 9th, Senator Lynda Culver, together with Journey to Justice, will be holding an Elder Abuse Awareness Press Conference at 9:30AM in the Main Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg.

This is a lead-up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th, and it will be a time to highlight legislation related to elder abuse, including the introduction of Alice’s Law, named in memory of Alice Longenberger, who endured horrific abuse at the hands of two abusers in a care facility. The legislation aims to establish an Elder Abuse Registry of those individuals who have abused older adults within their care in order to hold them accountable, keep them from moving from one facility to another, and to protect all of our loved ones who will need care one day from enduring the abuse that Alice did.

You are invited to our sea of purple on June 9th! Join us in Harrisburg on what is a very momentous occasion for J to J....a day we've worked hard over the last 2+ years to accomplish!!!