Category: Abuse
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Credit Cards, Money and Seniors
A really tricky issue. They’ve spent most of their lives managing their own money and now its being asserted they can’t. Moreover, there are technological risks now that never were. And then the scammers (IE; people portraying themselves as soldiers in Afghanistan needing money). Finally, the reticence of an older person to admit, even…
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So, Just What Does A Geriatric Care Management Assessment Look Like?
Many people want to know what assessments cover and what can be expected from one. Below, is an example of a recent one. This one doesn’t cover some things that might come up in other situations (ie; survey of residential possibilities, specific entitlement opportunities, etc…). Also, I’ve had to change or redact to maintain confidentiality.…
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How To Tell If An Elderly Person Is Being Neglected By Caregivers
People put their elderly loved ones in nursing homes so that they will be properly cared for – not neglected, or worse, abused. Sadly, the incidence of abuse and neglect concerning the elderly is quite common and it often goes undetected. In cases regarding neglect, the action could either be intentional or unintentional on the…
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Signs of Abuse
I’m not one to be alarmist. I don’t want to strive for your attention based on fear. But, elder abuse is real and maddening. BTW, self-neglect is still abuse. I want to spend the following space with a few signs that all should know to have a chance to intercede sooner, rather than later. In…