Identifying and Preventing Financial Elder Abuse

 

Michael LazarContributor, NowItCounts.com

Taking care of our elders is something that we take pride in as the children of the parents and relatives who helped rear us. Tragically, instances of financial elder abuse take place all of the time, with many going unreported and unnoticed to the general public, and to the people who care for them the most: their immediate family.

Financial elder abuse is growing at an alarming rate, and often results in unrepairable financial damage that can alter the livelihood of those affected. There are veritable methods that can be taken to spot and identify these signs of elder abuse, however, and to ultimately hold those who are responsible accountable.

June 15th, 2016, marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The NRMLA and the National Aging in Place Council are teaming up to offer a free online tutorial that will be available to professionals in this arena who are currently working with older Americans. The goal is to help prevent elder abuse through education. By learning what signs to look for, you can help make a big difference and create positive change together.

The webinar is slated to take place on June 15th at 3pm Eastern Time, and is entitled:Strategies for Keeping Older Adults Safe From Financial Predators.

Leading the webinar will be the NRMLA Education Committee member and Vice President of Learning and Development at Finance of America Reverse Mortgage, Lorraine Geraci.

Elder Abuse At An All-Time High

The most recent statistics on Elder abuse reveal some shocking facts. Annually, over five million American citizens experience elder abuse, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse fact sheet. Many are victims of scams and fraud for money, resulting in an estimated $2.6 billion in losses each year.

Preventing elder abuse from occurring is a primary goal for all caregivers and immediate family members. To help bring about awareness and change, you can sign up to attend this free webinar event by registering here.

Those who attend the course will earn 1 CRMP credit, and can apply it towards a continuing education credit within three years of taking the course.

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Home Care for Diabetic Seniors

Home Care For Your Diabetic Senior

According to the American Diabetes Association, over 25 percent of seniors suffer with diabetes. Simply stated, diabetes is a disease in which the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated glucose (sugar) in the blood and urine.

Caring for a senior loved one with diabetes is a full-time job. Weight stability is one major issue. Being excessively overweight or underweight can be dangerous for a diabetic patient. Diet and exercise play a critical role in maintaining proper weight.

Diets for a diabetic patient needn't be complicated. It simply must be monitored.

Best food choices for diabetics include whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits, low-fat proteins, and low-fat dairy. Boil, steam, and broil foods. Steer clear of added sugar, fried foods, excess fats (like bacon), and sweets. Eliminate soda, flavored coffee, sweet tea, and energy drinks.

Blood sugar monitoring is crucial. Depending on the 'stage' of diabetes, this must be done at least once, if not several times per day. Perhaps your patient has been prescribed oral antidiabetic medication or they may have to self-inject the medication. Whichever the case, elderly patients must be monitored in this process. Diabetic medications can cause side effects including headache, nausea, dizziness, and injection site reactions.

Forgetting to take their medication or not remembering if they did or didn't is another problem. Now, you are faced with chancing double dosing or not dosing. Being responsible for a diabetic senior isn't complicated, but it is time-consuming. If you are struggling with the care of your loved one, home care could be your answer. For more information about diabetic senior home care, contact us. 

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