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What We Can Do about Robocalls
The term robocall has been around since the 1990s, but in the last few years, they’ve become an ever-present part of our lives. According to the YouMail Robocall Index, in 2018, 47.8 billion robocalls were placed in the US, and just in the first half of 2019, 34 billion calls were made. You’re not imagining that it’s gotten worse – it has.
Read MoreHayes, J. (2019, August 15). How to Spot the Signs of Elder Abuse. Retrieved from https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/resource-center/how-to-spot-the-signs-of-elder-abuse
Bibbo, J. (2019, July 11). Financial Exploitation: Know the Red Flags. Retrieved from https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/resource-center/financial-exploitation-know-the-red-flags
Protecting A Loved One From Self-Neglect
It can be challenging to ensure the needs of an older family member, or a loved one living with a disability are met. It can be especially difficult if they are living alone or cannot care for themselves because of physical or cognitive declines, such as dementia. In some cases, a loved one’s health condition or social isolation can put them at risk to self-neglect.Â
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Recognizing the Signs of Financial Abuse
It is important for all of us to know the signs of financial exploitation so we can help prevent this from happening to our loved ones, such as our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or dear friends. There are several warning signs to look for and then to question further.
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