You Really Can't Trust Anyone

One of the things we hope to accomplish on The Elder Advocate blog is to bring people together. One of the main problems with the crimes surrounding elder abuse and exploitation is the lack of a central group fighting it. There are tons of people and families, like us, who are fighting back and that certainly helps. It's not just that there's strength in numbers, there's also something to be said for knowing you're not alone. We all know this happens constantly but not hearing about it much, or not connecting with others who are fighting the same fight, can make you feel like you're alone.

Here's a connection to SaveGrandma.Org. Their struggle is a bit different but none is worse than any other. They are all horrifying. In this case, it is the Iowa Department of Human Services and their legally appointed guardians who are abusing the elders they have been entrusted to protect. Please go read about it. We're all in this together.