Elder abuse is a pervasive issue that affects millions of adults worldwide. According to research from the US Department of Justice (DOJ), at least10% of adults over 65will experience one or more acts of abuse every year. The National Council on Aging states that seniors who have been abu...
Elder abuse is a serious problem. According to the National Council on Aging, about 10 percent of all adults aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse. However, most researchers agree the actual percentages of seniors who experience abuse is much greater, as many cases of ...
A Cry for Help: How to Recognize Elder AbuseAllergy
Multiple hotlines for reporting nursing home abuse are available, offering guidance and support tailored to your location. These hotlines provide a way to report abuse and connect with the proper authorities: Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-677-1116 ...
June 15th was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Elder Abuse is most often financial with about 4% of elders falling victim to fraud. It is estimated that over $2.9 billion is lost every year. The typical victim is an 85-year-old female who is deceived, threatened, and ...
When a scam artist called Cameron Huddleston's mom to tell her to wire money in order to claim a prize, Huddleston had to intercept the calls. Her mom, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, was convinced she had to wire the money as soon as possible. ...
Report suspicion of abuse to the disabled person's doctor, social worker or the manager of the group home or other living facility where the disabled person resides. Offer any proof of evidence that you have collected to show why you suspect abuse. Report the abuse to family members if you...
If you suspect financial elder abuse, you may be able to challenge the current power of attorney. Any guardian, spouse, parent, descendant or qualified heir can challenge a power of attorney. If you believe that a loved one has been the victim of elder abuse, and you want to protect them...
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home you want when you need it. Many have waiting lists. Some do not acceptMedicaidpatients. Also, some facilities are only open to certain categories of patients, such as patients who require acute care. Some nursing homes may expose residents to the risk of elder abuse and other problems....