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Comment by PirateGal 6 days ago in Elder Abuse, 1 Comment

caregiver hotline for abuse.......
Comment by castoff Aug 20, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 6 Comments

Dear Anne and Always, I am near tears. I have not been able to get anyone in my family to believe me. Now in a matter of a few hours I
Comment by rcims05 Aug 19, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 3 Comments

Help! My mom has been taken advantage of by someone. He talked her out of her savings, sold 2 homes to her way above the value.
Comment by castoff Jun 30, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 18 Comments

My parents are on the go non-stop, so much so that they don't have time to go through their mail or take care of things at their home. When
Comment by castoff Jun 7, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 3 Comments

Caregiver Abuse
Comment by PirateGal 6 days ago in Elder Abuse, 1 Comment

caregiver hotline for abuse.......
Comment by castoff Aug 20, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 6 Comments

Dear Anne and Always, I am near tears. I have not been able to get anyone in my family to believe me. Now in a matter of a few hours I
Comment by rcims05 Aug 19, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 3 Comments

Help! My mom has been taken advantage of by someone. He talked her out of her savings, sold 2 homes to her way above the value.
Comment by castoff Jun 30, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 18 Comments

My parents are on the go non-stop, so much so that they don't have time to go through their mail or take care of things at their home. When
Comment by castoff Jun 7, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 3 Comments

Get this: the woman who reported me to DHS for "abusing" my mom, is now getting paid $100 per month by mom's PG to drive her around.
Comment by SecretSister Apr 24, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 20 Comments

Heartache with family and "friends" over father-in-law's embellishing.
Comment by Lilliput Apr 4, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 7 Comments

My mother is taking care of my father who is bedridden from a stroke. She can't afford to pay for help to come to the house. Are there any
Comment by Jaye Mar 25, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 3 Comments

My father is blind, 90, and takes complete care of my invalid mother. He has anger outbursts, calls me stupid, etc. he's always right. Help
Comment by MindingOurElders Feb 28, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 1 Comment

I'm ready to say good-bye to my mother
Comment by 2old2giveacrap Feb 12, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 39 Comments

Elders that control caregivers after their death
Comment by 195Austin Jan 11, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 25 Comments

Elder Abuse (by the elder against her caregivers)
Comment by Annlidiot Dec 10, 2009 in Elder Abuse, 4 Comments

accused of elder abuse
Comment by 1913 Nov 30, 2009 in Elder Abuse, 26 Comments

what do you do when you have taken care of parent 3 years. they resent it. they accuse you of abuse. how do you deal with it.
Comment by Nataly1 Nov 6, 2009 in Elder Abuse, 1 Comment

I'M hurt by my hurting and am ashamed
Comment by anonymous5546 Nov 2, 2009 in Elder Abuse, 6 Comments

Hurt feelings, and I am their caregiver...Recently we took our youngest son to college. When we came back my Father who I help take of,
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Anyone heard of June 15 as being "World Elder Abuse Day"?
Asked by tpfzowie Jun 15, 2010 in Elder Abuse

Where can I get help, if I suspect elder abuse in the complex where I live?
Asked by debtem128 Mar 17, 2010 in Elder Abuse

Anyone heard of June 15 as being "World Elder Abuse Day"?
Asked by tpfzowie Jun 15, 2010 in Elder Abuse

Where can I get help, if I suspect elder abuse in the complex where I live?
Asked by debtem128 Mar 17, 2010 in Elder Abuse

 

I'm afraid my cousin and his wife are going to kill my aunt. They aren't feeding her or giving her medicine and are taking her money but not paying her bills. What if he kills her with neglect?
Answered by vstefans 3 days ago in Elder Abuse, 14 Answers

Is it considered elder abuse or elder neglect?
Answered by 195Austin Aug 25, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 2 Answers

My father is verbally abusive to my mother. How do I approach him about it?
Answered by naheaton Aug 24, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 9 Answers

What about the elderly who are financially and psychologically abused?
Answered by Cat Aug 21, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 1 Answer

A patient with dementia and diabetes is acusing her son of doing things to her. How can I tell if it is true?
Answered by Altersheim Aug 16, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 1 Answer

I'm afraid my cousin and his wife are going to kill my aunt. They aren't feeding her or giving her medicine and are taking her money but not paying her bills. What if he kills her with neglect?
Answered by vstefans 3 days ago in Elder Abuse, 14 Answers

Is it considered elder abuse or elder neglect?
Answered by 195Austin Aug 25, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 2 Answers

My father is verbally abusive to my mother. How do I approach him about it?
Answered by naheaton Aug 24, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 9 Answers

What about the elderly who are financially and psychologically abused?
Answered by Cat Aug 21, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 1 Answer

A patient with dementia and diabetes is acusing her son of doing things to her. How can I tell if it is true?
Answered by Altersheim Aug 16, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 1 Answer

Have a father who is sedentary and addicted to codiene. He is mean and runs my mom, who has had two broken hips, ragged. How do I help?
Answered by madysgramma Aug 14, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 4 Answers

I feel my grandmother is being abused. What can I do to prove it?
Answered by nancytrense Aug 11, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 1 Answer

My 83-year-old mother lives at home, has a kidney transplant and is diabetic. How can I get financial government assistance for her?
Answered by MindingOurElders Jul 28, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 1 Answer

My elderly father makes me do things for him by threatening to call 911 if I don't and report elder abuse. Can a caregiver be legally protected from abuse by an elder?
Answered by castoff Jul 14, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 12 Answers

What are my rights as a caregiver if I have been reported for elder neglect?
Answered by castoff Jul 12, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 2 Answers

I want to use a nanny cam to make sure mom isn't being abused. What is the best one?
Answered by pamela6148 Jul 10, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 2 Answers

My sister cares for mom now and says her health is none of our business. We hardly get to speak to her when we call. What should we do?
Answered by cindybrownlbsw Jul 8, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 24 Answers

How should I give comfort to an older person who is dying?
Answered by N1K2R3 Apr 6, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 12 Answers

My mom is in a ward for dementia at a local hospital and I found finger bruise marks on her biceps. What should I do?
Answered by lesham Mar 31, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 15 Answers

How can I teach my mom to stop speaking & acting impatiently & abusively to my dad who has Alzheimer?
Answered by Annsim Jan 24, 2010 in Elder Abuse, 7 Answers

Father Prone to Verbally Attack - What is a good strategy?
Answered by SecretSister Sep 7, 2009 in Elder Abuse, 1 Answer

What can be done about the abuse of family members by caregivers? I was blindsided by a caregiver who I suspected of drinking on the job.
Answered by Jander Jul 16, 2009 in Elder Abuse, 7 Answers

How can those of us who need support in caring for an elder find a advocacy agency to assist us with elder exploitaiton, abuse and neglect?
Answered by lbutti Jul 15, 2009 in Elder Abuse, 4 Answers