A Duty to Report Crimes Against the Elderly
A Duty to Report Crimes Against the Elderly A duty to report crimes against the elderly can be challenging when you want to do the right thing but are uncertain of the consequences. During my career, I participated in a court hearing for a client who had experienced... Read moreCollector or Hoarder
Hoarding is a physical act and usually corresponds with a mental disease. Reporting observations to family members or adult protective services is beneficial to avoiding situations of self-neglect and abuse. Return to the Elder Abuse and Neglect Category Page... Read moreElder Abuse: Domestic Violence Doesn’t End with Aging
By Pamela D. Wilson CSA, MS, BS/BA, CG Years ago when I operated my own in home caregiving company, I was retained to set up care for a married couple. When I met the wife who we’ll call Mary, she was recovering from a hip fracture in a local nursing home. She... Read moreCombatting Elder Abuse
By Pamela D. Wilson, CSA, MS, BS/BA, CG I initiated and participated in a court hearing for an older adult client who was the victim of elder abuse resulting from retaining the services of an in home companion caregiver. When the theft initially occurred, there were... Read moreEntitled Friends and Acquaintances
All of us will need help at one time or another as we age and our physical or cognitive health weakens. Many of us have friends who will help. Some have friendships through groups like a church. In a perfect world these helpers will be able to set their self... Read moreListen to Podcasts of The Caring Generation Radio Program
