Elder 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 moreElder Abuse is a Family Issue
Did you ever consider that taking out a loan from your parent and not repaying it could be considered elder abuse? It can when your parent needs the money for their care or has to apply for Medicaid and is penalized for “giving money away”. This reason... Read more
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