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| Date Created | July 22, 2023 |
| First Name | Liza |
| Email OR Phone Number | Lhicks0707@gmail.com |
| Zip Code (we want to match where you live with your members of Congress) | 60616 |
| Tell us a little about yourself or your loved one: | |
| Q1: What was your situation when you or your loved one first started experiencing elder abuse, neglect, and/or fraud? (What was your/their living situation like, were you/they struggling with any health issues, etc.?) | To whom it may concern; My dear elderly friend Margie L. Smith who lives in Seattle, WA, who's been a friend of my family for 80 years isn't being treated with respect, dignity and honor at the golden age of 99. She's been deliberately deprived of her cell phone so I have no way of knowing her current status. To say the least, I'm heart broken and want to shine a light on this elderly injustice. The perpetrators is her narcissist daughter a retired performing Arts teacher at Seattle Academy and son-in-law who is medical doctor, active license with conditions. I filed a complaint on June 23, 2022 with dshs and from my knowledge the investigator didn't go to the house until September 27, 2022, which give them enough time to cover up the abuse. I'm baffled at how this doctor uses multiple names and pictures to deceive the public and get away with it. I've reached out to her daughter and son-in-law asking if I can talk to her or come to see her and they sent me a text message describing criminal trespassing. I feel powerless, when challenging a physician and feel justice will not be served because of his title. My daughter and I have traveled to Seattle three times last year 2022 and the last visit they refused to let us visit, despite the police going to the house and Margie telling the officers she would like to see me. The daughter and son-in-law made false claims about me. This has been traumatizing and heartbreaking for us. We were very close, like family. Respectful, Liza Hicks |
| Q2: What would you like to share about your story? | Elder abuse is real and not only happens to individuals from low income families or persons in nursing homes. Friends can be closer than family but the law doesn't recognize such relationships. Grieving a live person is the hardest thing I've endured in my life. |
| Q3: What do you wish people knew about elder abuse, neglect, and fraud? | I wish I was more knowledgeable/aware about emotional abuse. |
| Q4: What are your hopes for the future? | That elder abuse would be taken more seriously and that elders are treated with the respect, dignity and love they deserve. |
| Can our staff follow up with you about your story? | Yes |
| Are you interested in sharing your story further? (We can contact you about speaking with local media, elected officials, or recording your story for a video or podcast) | Yes |
| Can we use your name in telling your story? | Yes |
| Is there anything else you would like to add? | Please contact me with any questions, I have audio recordings and photos to back up my words. Thank you. |