Many older adults require a variety of support services. They may have a home health aide who helps them clean their house once a week or administers medication. They may need the services of a local handyman for everything from fixing a leaking sink to changing...
There are many ways that home health aides and nursing home workers can help older adults. They administer medications and assist with keeping living spaces clean. They help vulnerable adults dress themselves and perform hygiene tasks, like showering, that can be...
Researchers have looked at which individuals are more susceptible to financial scams. One interesting thing they found was that men and women had roughly equal levels of susceptibility. Gender does not appear to make a difference, and people can be targeted regardless...
Elder abuse comes in many forms. Some people who live with or care for older adults may engage in physical or verbal abuse of those vulnerable people. Others may target older adults for financial abuse. They take advantage of the loneliness that may come with advanced...
Older adults may rely on caretakers to help them manage their households and perform daily tasks. Some people move to a facility where they have around-the-clock support from caregivers. Others allow professionals into their homes. A caretaker can help someone follow...
Financial abuse of memory care patients in long-term care facilities is a deeply concerning issue that requires immediate and effective action on the part of loved ones. Patients with memory impairments are particularly vulnerable to exploitation both due to their...
Elder abuse manifests in many forms. Some people are physically abusive toward older adults. Other times, caregivers may engage in emotional abuse where they harangue, insult or intimidate older adults who depend on them for care. People are often aware of both...
Older adults often depend on their close family members, spouses and/or prior planning efforts for practical and financial support as they age. The physical and mental health challenges that often accompany advanced age can leave someone unable to work to financially...
Your elderly family members may have played a key role in raising you. They instilled good values and made sure you had access to everything you ever needed. In return, you want to ensure that they live out their golden years as happily as possible. The sad reality is...
Make no mistake – scammers are thieves. In many cases, they target people who tend to be trusting or at least unaware of the tricks people will use to try to take as much of their money as they can get. They often prey on people who aren’t especially tech-savvy and...
