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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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I need to know how to get my mother back?
9 AnswersBurntCaregiver Replied 27 min agoNarcissistic mom murdered by narc brother by insulin OD. What can I do?
7 AnswersAlvaDeer Replied 17 hours agoMy mother wants to put my name on her bank account and similarly with her house. I don't want this to affect my finances.
6 Answersfreqflyer Answered Nov 19, 2024Dealing with false accusations of financial exploitation by brother and mother.
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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 Nov 4, 2024Arbors 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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