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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
My mother is in nursing home care. My brother has lived with her for over 5 years. I just found out he was writing checks to himself and dep.
4 AnswersPeggySue2020 Replied 14 hours agoOur family is concerned about the care and intentions of sibling's boyfriend who is her full-time caregiver, POA, and beneficiary.
6 Answersfreqflyer Answered Nov 3, 202479-year-old widowed mother keeps allowing problematic, dangerous, younger men move in with her. What should I do?
18 AnswersCaringWifeAZ Answered Nov 2, 2024Are stage 3 bedsores ever “normal” and seemingly ok to have?
27 AnswersLoniG1 Answered Nov 1, 2024
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I am married to an alcoholic for 57 years and it is getting worse. Want to get out of abusive relationship but do not know how. I am 76 yrs.old.
5 CommentsScampie1 Commented 23 hours agoArbors of Oregon Incident
8 CommentsPeggySue2020 Commented Oct 1, 2024No healthy, good assisted living in Modesto, CA. Mother age 83. Cognitive good. Serious physical decline and malnutrition.
4 CommentsLostinPlace Commented Sep 30, 2024Should the old state laws left over from the depression in the 30s be changed?
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- Moderate Dementia
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