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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
How do I deal with an abusive sibling that lives next door to me and my elderly father?
4 AnswersBeatty Answered 14 min agoCan you have your spouse held liable for elderly abuse? I'm 49 (almost 50) and completely disabled?
7 Answers97yroldmom Answered 7 hours agoI can’t take care of my mother who is 72. The doctors say she is fine, but she insists I quit my job and move in with her and her husband.
12 AnswersMidkid58 Answered Mar 14, 2024If I am not the POA for my mother, do I have any right to request financial info or have a say in her care?
5 AnswersKat777 Replied Mar 13, 2024
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Assisted living facility has forbidden my 89 year old mother from communicating with me or they will kick her out. It's been a year.
14 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Dec 13, 2023Aunt in memory care.
3 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Dec 13, 2023Wondering about taking your elder into your home?
38 Commentsgraciekelli Commented Jul 24, 2023California DSS revoking Atria facility’s license in San Mateo after staff poisoned three people, killing 2
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- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Care Decisions
- Burnout
- Long-distance Caregiving
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- Cognitive Decline
- Area Agency on Aging
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- Violent Behavior
- Cancer
- Signs of Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Aging in Place
- Moderate Dementia
- Severe Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
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- Mild Dementia
- Home Modification
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