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Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes: Part 2
(This is the second half in a two-part series. Read Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes: Part 1.) You may have read past missives in which I described a day in the life of an independent living resident—namely, my grandfather. While Grandpa is not yet a candidate for a skilled nursing facility, the thought of any harm coming to him at the hands of a caregiver (or anyone for that matter) makes my blood boil. However, rather than fester at...Read the rest of this article »
The Many Faces of Elder Abuse
In penning today’s piece on the ugly reality of elder abuse, I recalled an unsettling article I read a few months ago. You are likely familiar with New York socialite and philanthropist Brooke Astor, now 104, or for you later crop of baby boomers, her son, Anthony Marshall. Marshall currently controls Astor’s $45 million fortune, siphoning off $2.3 million each year for his role as “caregiver.” Ironically, Mrs. Astor wears torn nightgowns, dines on mashed peas and oatmeal and...Read the rest of this article »
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Protect Your Identity
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Whether you are living at home with help from outside caregivers or in a senior community, your identity can be stolen at ANY time. 
