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13. How the Elderly Lose Their Rights (Guardians and custodians become the 'owners' of seniors and thei

Wed Oct 3, 2018, 12:40 AM

Oct 2018

How the Elderly Lose Their Rights

(Guardians and custodians become the 'owners' of seniors and their assets)

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/09/how-the-elderly-lose-their-rights

Guardians can sell the assets and control the lives of senior citizens without their consent—and reap a profit from it.

(One thing you can believe is that these slimy bast_rds are not trying to become guardians of poor people)
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“You can’t just walk into somebody’s home and take them!” Belshe told her.

Parks responded calmly, “It’s legal. It’s legal.”

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Never heard of this [View all] Bear Creek Oct 2018 OP

yes. There are people who do this as a business. Look for elderly people to "guard". Demovictory9 Oct 2018 #1

Bear, I'd try to find an Elder Law Attorney in your area. Hoyt Oct 2018 #2

There might be an elder advocacy organization with a lawyer on staff catrose Oct 2018 #3

Look up a legal aid group in your area, one that works with poor people (trustworthy). Blue_true Oct 2018 #4

Report this to your local Area Agency on Aging. Below is the link that will find the local office: JoeOtterbein Oct 2018 #5

+1 DesertRat Oct 2018 #6

Thanks Bear Creek Oct 2018 #9

You are very welcome and JoeOtterbein Oct 2018 #10

Be sure to check for a state AAA. JoeOtterbein Oct 2018 #11

Call your ombudsmen. Every state has one. blueinredohio Oct 2018 #7

Thanks Bear Creek Oct 2018 #8

Thanks everyone Bear Creek Oct 2018 #12

How the Elderly Lose Their Rights (Guardians and custodians become the 'owners' of seniors and thei keithbvadu2 Oct 2018 #13

This one is Bear Creek Oct 2018 #16

Can your nursing home 'own' you? keithbvadu2 Oct 2018 #14

My thoughts also Bear Creek Oct 2018 #15

Also on top Bear Creek Oct 2018 #17