Financial Abuse: Protect Your Elderly Loved Ones
Financial abuse costs elderly Americans more than $2.6 billion a year. Help educate yourself and your elderly loved ones about this serious form of abuse by following these simple steps. Step 1: Recognize the “red flags” of fraud. Fraud can manifest itself in many ways, including: Promises to win or make money easily Attempting to […]
Know Your Rights!
Being in the care of another person does not negate the care recipient’s rights. If you are an elder who is being cared for by a family or professional caregiver, or you have a loved one in care, it is important to know the rights of the elder in order to prevent abuse, neglect, or […]
Knowing the Types of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse, an often silent problem throughout the country, can take many forms. Abused seniors rarely report their own abuse due to a fear of retaliation or that no one else will take care of them. It is important for family members and caregivers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of elder abuse […]
Risk Factors for Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is, sadly, a real problem, one that often goes undetected. However, there are signs to watch out for to help you notice and prevent abuse from happening. When a senior is placed in the care of either a family member or a professional caregiver, it is important to fully understand not only the […]
Battling Junk Mail and Phone Sales Exploitation in Seniors
Nobody likes to deal with junk mail or those annoying sales calls that come on a weeknight during dinnertime. But for a lonely senior, sometimes that mail or those calls feel more like an invitation. And unfortunately, solicitors know this and sometimes exploit seniors because of it. One daughter told me how she discovered her […]
Looking for a Home Care Bargain?
Beware: Some types of care hide expensive implications As the economy struggles, it’s hard to avoid the sordid stories of scammers and criminals preying on the weak and vulnerable. When it comes to the frail elderly, the stories of exploitation are doubly unsettling. For those whose loved ones are cared for in their own homes, […]
The Hidden Secret of Elder Abuse
Many elderly people rely entirely on family or other trusted individuals to help them. Whether it is for physical needs or emotional needs, as people grow older they tend to need more and more help from others. This dependence on caregivers or family members makes an older person more vulnerable for abuse. For example, an […]