Elderly and being taken advantage of and used and abused

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Bluesky411

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I need anyone who has information of elderly help in Michigan. (I am alone and need to reachout to someone) it seems when you're older and alone people notice that and they target in on you because you have no help or anyone to turn to. Any elderly help organizations in Michigan that anyone knows about please reply. Thank you
 

That sounds so easy

ClassicRockr said:
Get bold and tough! Don't let them take advantage of you!
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I need additional help besides me I mean. (I am in a VERY bad
and Vulnerable circumstance at this tune) ..the tskw-advantage-people in my life and also the everyday street Wolves have noticed that circumstance and I just want to speak with any elder help people that i can
 
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What city/area are you in? Have you contacted the Dept of Aging?
I'm not sure how anyone can help you with just the vague information you've provided.
Who are "they"?
Specifically what is the problem?
 
Maybe I should make things a bit Clearer. .(I don't need a lawyer. 1st of all I don't have the finances for any of that) ..and secondly, I AM being strong mentally and Bold. But when USERS and abusers ZERO in on you having NO help in your life and NOBODY to turn to, ..your mental strongness does NOT stop their Rain of terror. Or even adding more people into the pot who don't mind terrorizing old people so they will humble down to whatever the abusers ententions are. ..IF you simply don't know of any organizations that can assist, I thank you for your time anyways (have a blessed day
 
Applecruncher, it is kind of Lengthy and a tad embarrassing and personal ..is there any way I could detail it specifically to a private message
 
Or, if there is a way to leave someone my number without posting it publicly on the thread. ..let me know.. I can't seem to post to individual people at this time. Thanks
 
Bluesky, I would use the link that RadishRose recommended and try to speak with someone there. It looks like they can help with exactly what you're dealing with. https://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-29941_30590-46053--,00.html

Elder and vulnerable adult abuse, neglect and exploitation are behaviors committed against an elder or vulnerable adult who is unable to protect himself or herself due to a mental or physical impairment or due to advanced age.

  • Abuse is harm or threatened harm to an adult's health or welfare caused by another person.
  • Neglect is the inability or failure of the adult, or an individual responsible for the care of the elder or vulnerable adult, to provide adequate food, shelter, clothing, medical care, etc.
  • Exploitation is the misuse of an adult's funds, property or personal dignity by another person.
The perpetrators are often trusted family, friends, neighbors or caregivers. This can occur in the person's home, in the home of another person or in licensed settings such as adult foster care, homes for the aged or nursing homes.
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I'd like to thank you all for your suggestions. (I'm sure I will be able to get some help using she of those contact infos) I sure will try. . thanks again to all
 
Safety first. If you are in physical danger or think a crime was committed call the police even if their local number if unsure. Most states, counties or towns have somekind of free or discounted legal aid for seniors, low income, single parents etc. Document everything with a camera of somekind(cheaper smart phone allow pictures and can text them to someone. Or take notes tracking dates, times, incidents or conditions. And as noted try the state and local agencies in charge of senior welfare, health etc.
 
Interestingly enough you should mention that, but yes I did put an app on 2 of my phones to document things and I even tested it and it worked Perfectly (the problem is, I have no unlimited service plan on my phones) ..so Data on 1 of the phones rann out. ....if you msg again I will reply with the FULL details of what is occurring. And maybe on that you can give me who us best to call or REACH OUT TO on the issue. ..thank u
 
I think much of the abuse on seniors especially parents or senior family is not from abuse but years/decades of unresolved issues. They include a sense of entitlement from younger family. I see family feel they are owed. They resent not getting alot more when they were younger.

I've also seen unresolved suppressed simmering issues boil over at a holiday gathering ending up with half century old 'adults' parent and child not talking to each other for 1/2 year and then not seeing each other for another couple of years.

Some people can't deal with their family because it wasn't like Leave It To Beaver or their family didn't have Rockefeller money. I've seen unusual alliances form during these times which can be good or bad. But as people age their opinions and personality also make it easier to actually pick a side which can make things worse.
 
I very much sympathize with anyone who is being abused. But it's best to look to local police or organizations for assistance. If you don't already live in a senior citizen community, you should move to one. Also, use your phonebook under government listings to find people to help you.
 

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