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ELDER ABUSE

• Elder abuse: A silent shame
Day 1: How can this happen?

• Case study: Delmar Secor: He shriveled up and died as neighbor watched over

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• Elder abuse: What it is and how to spot it

• Safety net for elderly depends on location

• Get involved

• Criminal mind met quirky one

• Elder abuse: Silent shame
Day 2: In others' hands

• Roberta Murphy: She left her nursing home with infected bed sore and later died

• Signs of abuse in long-term care

• Area homes with problems

• How do you choose the safest possible option?

• Elder abuse: A silent shame
Day 3: Hurting themselves

• Case study: Hoarding: The shock behind closed doors can be fixed with treatment

• Elder abuse: A silent shame
Day 4: Easy targets

• Signs of abuse and signs of a scam

• Case study: Craig Luck: 'Smart, charming guy' left women nearly penniless

• From 'friend' to victim: She paid high price for generosity, trust

• Who to contact

• How elders can be safer

• Elder abuse: A silent shame
Day 5: Afraid to cry out

• Group offers support for abused women

• Providers can be early detectors of abuse

• Stories to tell

• Elder abuse: A silent shame
Day 6: Caregiver crisis

• Case study: Hildegard Hilgenberg: Alone, she opened her purse, and he emptied it

• Finding reward in caring

• Elder abuse: Silent shame
Day 7: Breaking silence

• Seeking solutions

• Signs of caregiver misconduct

• What you can do for yourself and your loved ones

• Who to contact

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