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Elder Abuse: For Many Aging Americans, Home is Where the Fraud Is
A nationwide elder abuse analysis has led to a surprising conclusion that could cause older Americans to think twice about trusting their money to those nearest and dearest to them.
1 CommentSigns of Elder Abuse All Caregivers Should Know and Look For
Both local and long-distance caregivers should learn the overt and subtle signs of mistreatment of the elderly and check for them regularly—ideally in person.
2 Comments5 Types of Elder Abuse and How to Prevent Them
In order to prevent and detect elder abuse, it is crucial to understand its different forms, who is at risk and how to best support vulnerable seniors and their family caregivers.
24 Comments5 Steps to Take After Clicking on a Phishing Link
It can be difficult to know what to do if you click on a phishing link. Follow these steps to protect your identity and finances if you believe you have fallen victim to a phishing email or text message.
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Elder Abuse Questions
Some guidance on dealing with a sibling who thinks she owns still-living, elder parents home. Any tips?
8 Answersmstrbill Answered 1 hour agoIs it legal for my sister to transfer money from our mother's checking account to her account without our mother’s knowledge?
27 AnswersBurntCaregiver Replied May 7, 2024My mother was injured. I believe she broke her neck femur, the seat belt when the InnoVage bus goes so fast over bumps.
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered May 6, 2024What to do if my sister is being made to feel bad with racist remarks by CNAs in her nursing home?
9 AnswersPeggySue2020 Answered May 4, 2024
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Should the old state laws left over from the depression in the 30s be changed?
1 Commentigloo572 Commented Apr 30, 2024I am a hospice patient and am being treated like a dog. Can anyone help?
6 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Apr 12, 2024I was assaulted and the man that assauted me died two day's later. Nothing was ever done.
5 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Apr 12, 2024Any suggestions on pursuing legal action against my sister-in-law's daughter prohibiting communication? She has the onset of dementia.
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- Alzheimer's & Dementia
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- Dementia Behaviors
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- Violent Behavior
- Cancer
- Signs of Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Aging in Place
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Severe Dementia
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