What Happens When a Power of Attorney (POA) Acts Improperly?
A person appoints a power of attorney (POA) to make decisions for himself or herself – usually a spouse, parent,...
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December 5, 2014
Elder Abuse, Guardianship
Elder Abuse, Guardianship
What Types of Elder Abuse is Perpetrated by Guardians?
It happens often that My Elder Advocate is called in to represent a resident who has placed in a Nursing...
November 25, 2014
Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse
The Signs and Symptoms of Elder Abuse and Neglect
Signs and Symptoms of Elder Abuse and Neglect Unfortunately, there are many different kinds of elder neglect and abuse. When...
May 29, 2013
Long Term Care
Long Term Care
Explaining the Role of Long Term Care Ombudsmen
Question: 3 months ago my sisters and I reluctantly placed our mother (who is 81 years old) in a local...
January 23, 2013
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney
Dementia, Competency & Power of Attorney: Answers by Experts
Dementia, Competency & Power of Attorney Question: "My mother is 91 years old and has Dementia/Alzheimer's. She does not know...
November 17, 2011
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse
Some Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
What are the most common signs of nursing home abuse or neglect? If you have a loved one living in...