Monthly Archives: March 2011

Four Healthcare Workers Fired for Sexual Humiliation of Elderly

Posted on March 31, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Another nursing home elderly abuse nightmare — this time from North Tonawanda, NY, a city north of Buffalo. According to Reuters, two nursing assistants thought it would be hilarious if they put two elderly residents — a legally blind male … Continue reading →

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Nursing Home Abuse: Is Your Loved One Safe?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Is your loved one safe in a nursing home? It’s an unsettling question, but as reports of elder abuse continue to rise, it’s a question you must ask. Nursing home residents who need day-to-day help caring for themselves can be … Continue reading →

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A Not-So-Obvious Elderly Fall Prevention Tip

Posted on March 29, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Helping your aging parents avoid falls goes a long way towards preserving their health and independence. Many elderly fall prevention tips are obvious, such as removing clutter, proper lighting, and installing non-slip bathmats in tubs. But some are not. For … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Meds from Bogus Online Pharmacies

Posted on March 28, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Prescription drug safety is always a big concern for older adults — especially if they live alone. Usually, concern focuses on making sure an aging parent is taking the right meds at the right time, fulfillment or labeling errors at … Continue reading →

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Adult Daughter Accused of Stealing $140,000 from Elderly Mom with Alzheimer’s

Posted on March 26, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Financial elder abuse comes in a variety of flavors, but the recipe usually has a few common ingredients: access, opportunity, and motivation. Take this news story out of Montana, for example, where a woman is accused of stealing $140,000 from … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Unsafe Elderly Drivers

Posted on March 26, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Is it time to talk with your aging parent about their driving? It’s a touchy subject because most seniors feel giving up driving means giving up their freedom and independence. At the same time, you don’t want your parent’s deteriorating … Continue reading →

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Protect Yourself from the Grandparent Scam

Posted on March 24, 2011 by SafeAfter70

It’s 6am on a Saturday when the phone rings. It’s your grandchild calling from Mexico. He’s on spring break and he’s in big trouble. He’s in jail for DUI and he doesn’t have enough cash to make bail. He only … Continue reading →

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New Research Finds Elder Abuse Victims Often Abuse Alcohol

Posted on March 24, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Alcohol abuse is dangerous at any age. But among the elderly, alcoholism often goes untreated or unrecognized. Older drinkers aren’t bar hoppers. They tend to drink at home, and they usually drink alone. Even worse: Elderly drinkers often mix alcohol … Continue reading →

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AARP Sues HUD Over Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures

Posted on March 23, 2011 by SafeAfter70

For the last 10 years, reverse mortgages have been marketed as an easy way for aging seniors to pay for living expenses by tapping the equity in their home. Now an AARP lawsuit claims that policy changes governing reverse mortgages … Continue reading →

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Elderly Drivers: Going Slow Isn’t Enough to Prevent Fatal Accidents

Posted on March 23, 2011 by SafeAfter70

Few news stories are more horrific or infuriating than those about innocent pedestrians killed by elderly drivers (often in crosswalks!) who “never saw anyone in the road.” These tragic incidents happen with alarming frequency and are often cited in the … Continue reading →

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