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ABA Family Legal Guide
The Rights of Older Americans
A Right to Control Your Own Affairs
Abuse and Exploitation
- What is elder abuse?
- Is elder abuse just a problem for very frail old people who live in nursing homes?
- My neighbor is very old and sick. She depends on her daughter for shopping, cooking, and cleaning. However, her daughter often leaves the older woman without food and clean clothes. Is there anything I can do to help?
- My son is using all my money to buy illegal drugs. He is also running up large charges on my credit cards. (His name is on my credit card accounts and my bank accounts.) Since he is a co-owner of my home, I am afraid he will mortgage it or possibly even sell it to get more money. What can I do?
- My son and daughter-in-law live with me in my home. They are living rent free and give me no money for household bills or food. I feel like they are taking advantage of me. Can someone help me?
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