Elder abuse awareness

I learnt something new today.  Apparently 15 June is UN's World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. And, research has shown that abuse of the elderly is on the rise, be it physical, social, emotional or financial abuse. Research also showed that older women over the age of 80 are most at risk and their own children are likely to be the perpetrators!

The advice given to the elderly is prevention and early intervention.  Anyone who thinks he could be at risk are advised to take the following measures:

• Appoint an independent attorney for financial matters
• Get independent advice
• Keep the will up-to-date
• Make loans legally binding
• If one moves in with family members or they move in with you, formally agree on your living arrangements, preferably in a documented  form. 

Something to ponder on!


Mmm...Who's abusing who? He..he..

 

Live beneath your means, return everything you borrow

So true!

When I die

Their life has become lonely

A bad case of lazy bones

I have been bitten by a bad case of the lazy bones.  I seem to go through  these episodes once  in a while, not reading as I  usually do, not even the newspapers, neglecting my assignments and not even bothering to write anything here.   I am hoping that this first step I am  making today will get me back on track.