The Family Guide to Preventing Elder Abuse
The Family Guide to Preventing Elder Abuse: How to Protect Your Parents and Yourself
Protecting an aging parent takes knowledge, preparation, and the right resources. The Family Guide to Preventing Elder Abuse walks families through elder abuse prevention — from spotting financial scams to choosing trustworthy caretakers. Each chapter features expert advice on the medical, legal, and financial decisions adult children navigate every day. A practical, no-nonsense resource for anyone managing the care of a loved one.
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When a parent starts to lose independence, challenges can arrive without warning. Fortunately, The Family Guide to Preventing Elder Abuse is a practical resource for elder abuse prevention — covering every personal, medical, financial, and legal issue adult children face. Each chapter features a nationally recognized expert who provides specific, practical steps for protecting loved ones.
Inside, you will find straightforward answers to questions families face every day:
- What qualities should you look for in a caretaker?
- What are the pros and cons of trusts and guardianships?
- Who do you contact if you suspect abuse of any kind?
- What financial scams most commonly target seniors?
- How do you protect your own rights while advocating for a loved one?
- How should you handle medical and end-of-life decisions with hospital staff?
Whether care is managed nearby or from a distance, this book belongs on the shelf. Overall, it covers every consideration adult children face — before a crisis and during one.
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