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Local author speaks about elder abuse, fraud

Local author speaks about elder abuse, fraud
DATE. NEW TONIGHT, 1 IN 10 AMERICANS, 60 YEARS AND OLDER HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME KIND OF ABUSE. THAT’S ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING. THE CASES CAN VARY FROM MALTREATMENT TO WHAT WE’RE SEEING NOW. THE RISE IN FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF OUR SENIORS. ABUSE CAN COME FROM FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS OR CAREGIVERS. TODAY, A LOCAL AUTHOR FROM NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TALKED ABOUT HER FAMILY’S EXPERIENCE WITH CAREGIVER FRAUD AND WHY SHE WANTS TO EDUCATE OTHERS AS THE BABY BOOMER GENERATION IS. >> WE’RE ALL GETTING OLDER, AND I’M SEEING THE ATROCITIES NOT ONLY PERSONALLY OF MY STORIES, BUT OF A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE’S STORIES, NOT ONLY IN ARKANSAS, BUT NATIONWIDE SIDE. AND WE NEED TO HAVE BETTER QUALITY CARE FOR OUR FOR OUR VULNERABLE ONES. NOW. AND WE DO HAVE SOME RESOURCES EVEN HERE IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. BUT WE NEED MORE IN ARKANSAS NEEDS TO BE BETTER THAN WHAT IT’S BEEN TO TAKE CARE OF OUR SENIORS. >> HAWAIIANS ALSO WORKING WITH STATE LAWMAKERS ON CREATING MORE GUIDELINES FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CARETAKERS. AND ALL OF THIS IS A GOOD REMINDER NOW BECAUSE THIS MONTH, WORLD ELDE
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Local author speaks about elder abuse, fraud
Nearly two million Americans over 65 years old have injured, exploited or mistreated by a caregiver, according to the National Center for Elder Abuse.Families struggled to find dependable care and the case is true nationwide and in Arkanas, according to author Jacklyn Ryan. In her book, "CareGivers and ScareTakers" she reveals true stories that exposes fraud and manipulation by unscrupulous caregivers. Ryan also focuses on education by providing resources, tips on hiring and managing a caregiver and some basic estate planning questions. She's also workingwith state lawmakers to push for legislation for stricter laws around background checks for caretakers and better regulation is needed for in-home care agencies. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th is to encourage others to pay greater attention to the well-being of our seniors.
SPRINGDALE, Ark. —

Nearly two million Americans over 65 years old have injured, exploited or mistreated by a caregiver, according to the National Center for Elder Abuse.

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Families struggled to find dependable care and the case is true nationwide and in Arkanas, according to author Jacklyn Ryan. In her book, "CareGivers and ScareTakers" she reveals true stories that exposes fraud and manipulation by unscrupulous caregivers.

Ryan also focuses on education by providing resources, tips on hiring and managing a caregiver and some basic estate planning questions.

She's also workingwith state lawmakers to push for legislation for stricter laws around background checks for caretakers and better regulation is needed for in-home care agencies.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th is to encourage others to pay greater attention to the well-being of our seniors.