| May 4, 2026 | Alice | 32606 or 32605 Gainesville Fl. The Atrium | (904)430-3672 | | | | | | | | |
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| June 19, 2025 | Carmela Hoefler | 08690 | 9178169300 | Husband had diabetes, where he developed ulcers in two toes. Went to see a doctor in Philadelphia who said needed them amputated. Was in the Hospital when was trying to get Medicaid for him for his Medicare had run out of days so he needed Medicaid. Husband was isolated and I was restricted from seeing him.
Hospital decided to petion for guardianship..
| Husband of 45 years was put in a dirt facility by a professional guardian appointed by a court in Philadelphia Pennsylvania where he developed Gangrene in both his feet and had to have them both amputated. Then after the operation a few days later the Professional Guardian, a Stranger that we both didn't know put him right back in the same dirty nursing home in Philadelphia, just to get him out of the Hospital quickly.
| It is all about the MONEY and not in the persons best interest. There are too many horror stories for the system to stay as it is now. People should have the right to remain free from Professional Guardian. No stranger should have a right to take over another human beings liberties.
| To transfer husband to a decent Rehabilitation to have the help he needs. The Guardian doesn't have his best interest in her decision making for him. Need to terminate this Guardianship ASAP. Neither he or I wanted this. He was thrown into the system without His knowledge by a Hospital and put into a facility where a short time later developed gangrene in both his feet and had to have them amputated.
| | Yes | Yes | Need to terminate the guardianship ASAP.
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| August 22, 2023 | Anonymous good guardian | 48346 | ssserselc3@gmail.com | My elderly mother had already made her Will out as she had a son and daughter disabled one by auto accident another by COPD and she wanted to make sure the two other adult children (I was one) that were guardians of the two disabled would make sure if anything happened to her would have the means to take care of the disabled ones. I was also POA/Patient Advocate for mother if she ever became incapacitated and other sibling POA for finances for our mother. To make a very long stiry shorter a greedy sister decided to become mothers chore person through DHS and started on a plan to put our mother under guardianship when she did not need one and had 2 sons living with her attending to some things. This sister did not get along with one of the brothers and started making false accusations of almost everybody whom she knew helped mom for many years as she was hardly ever around. We started confronting her about taking money, jewelry etc. snd she petitioned probate with slandering lies about the supportive siblings and ones mother put in charge in her end of life plans. She kidnapped mother out of her home took her to her home and isolated her away from even the disabled adult children. She recorded phone calls and monitored everything on a baby monitor in mothers room. When the court date came she had a good attorney with mothers estate and mother had court appointed attorney she did not bring mother to court as she started her on a antidepressant and started her plan to make her seem dementia wad going on. Mother had reported her to Social Security that she changed her address and bank with them without permission and mother was looking forward to tell het story to the judge. Well thst is when we realized the judge was corrupt snd along with sisters attorney in judges chamber already planned the outcome. The judge would not allow myself and other sister in charge of mothers plans. No due process was given we were not allowed to tell her mother had plans in place and did not need a guardian &/or Conservator. Whatever lies or not we do not know only that we were not able to have out day in court to speak the truth or show evidence bank records, end of life plans or anything and were treated like criminals slandered by the actually criminal petitioning the court in the first place. The worst part is our beautiful, trusting, vulnerable elderly mother was put under the racket of hospice and if you could see the picture I took of her when on rare occasion was able to pick her up to through a party for after bring with me for 2 weeks when the criminal went on vacation for het birthday the nurse could not believe she was the same person as I was not drugging her. My mother told the nurse the criminal was stealing her money, her purse and she did not even have a dollar or an ID. The nurse spoke to the criminal a year later mother was dead 58 pounds she had no heart or lung problems. Died from natural causes my ass she died from hospice cocktail caused by a greedy daughter. What I would like to see changed is no guardian petition should ever be accepted by any probate court without mediation first as that gives time fir the truth/evidence snd would have given my mother a voice or myself as Patient advocate/POA speak for her, also a judge should have to ask for these documents and put in writing why she will not honor this and lawyers should have to tell the people that a judge can void them at their own biases and there is nothing you can do about it. Put your plans on video that you do not want a professional guardian if you do not and who you want and where to find your documents or register them.
| Pass Bills already written to this affect and make the judges follow the law.
| It is mostly all about the money. They will still everything you worked for all your life and leave even your disabled adult children homeless.
| For all these corrupt judges, lawyers, doctors, police, nurses, nursing home staff, social workers, professional or sibling guardians etc. get exposed and justice served. You could never believe or imagine the devastation it causes until it happens to you or a loved one. There is nobody immune even all the ones listed above can and do end up in this nightmare.
| No | Yes | Yes | Save the vulnerable elderly and disabled from this abuse, because thes elder abuse tasks forces can not even pass the Bills.
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| May 28, 2023 | Jean | 20854 | 2026972941 | Yes
| Condition , situation and outcome
| To preventing the other family from same family crisis situation.
| Have an organization stepping into the intervention process to help.
| No | Yes | Yes | Yes
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| May 31, 2023 | Dawn | 24426 | | My parents live together in their marital home. My father has Parkinson's Disease. My mother has a high school education, but it appears that she might have had a learning disability when it comes to language and math skills.
| My parents have been the victims of financial exploitation twice. The first time my father clicked on something on the computer which allowed the scammers to take over his computer. He provided them with gift cards to "fix the problem with the computer".
The second time my mother was contacted by phone. The scammers told her that their IP address had been used to look at porn in other countries and that the FBI was investigating them. They told my parents not to tell anyone because if they did whoever they told might be in danger. They told my parents their financial information had been compromised and they would be sending them a check ledger. My mother bought over $12,000 in gift cards and provided those numbers to the scammers.
My mother has gone back to work at 73 as a school bus driver due to the financial damage this scam did to her and my father. My father is a retired federal employee. He is 81 years old. He took early retirement at the age of 55. This second round of financial exploitation has caused them significant financial harm.
| Elder abuse, neglect and fraud are horrible actions. The perpetrators prey on vulnerable adults. All forms of elder abuse are horrific. Exploitation or fraud might only appear to affect a person financially, but it does affect them emotionally. There are feelings of embarrassment, shame, self doubt, and other negative thoughts.
| My hope is that the Federal Government recognizes the importance of funding adult protective services programs across the US and its territories. This is to respond to adult abuse, neglect and exploitation, as well as educate the public about these horrific acts. Adults deserve to live a life of dignity and respect.
| No | Yes | No | |
| October 22, 2022 | Tina | 16601 | tl.schultz@icloud.com | My elderly mother moved in with my older sister in 2016. My older sister did not live in the area. She lived out of town for years. My mother and I were always very close. When my father died in 2000, my family and I took care of my mom's needs with some help from my brothers, who lived in the area. I took my mom to all of her appointments, we had dinner at my house at least once a week if not more, went to grandchildren's events and family members were able to freely visit her at her home. For 16 years, I was her major support. When my sister moved back to the area, she asked my mother to move in with she and her wife. My mother accepted. At first things were ok. There did not seem to be a problem visiting my mom and I was able to still take my mom for some appointments, but not as many as my sister because she was retired and I worked full-time. As time progressed, it appeared that my sister's wife had bipolar disorder. I empathize with anyone dealing with mental health issues; however, this should not affect relationships with my mom. It started to become more difficult to see my mother. In 2010, my eldest brother died and he had been in charge of my mom's finances which he had no problem sharing information with this siblings. My mom was still aware of her own finances so things were pretty much handled by her. When my sister returned in 2016, a year later she took my mom to sign papers making her the POA and she took over her finances. My sister would not share anything about my mom's finances. My sister and her wife began causing issues with the family. After my brother died, my sister took my mom to the attorney and had my brother's kids removed from the will. (No one was told of this before this action was taken because the rest of the family would have differed. My sister did it because she had a falling out with our nephew, my deceased brother's son. She and her wife even recorded a song on my nephew's wife's phone, singing how happy they were that they were out of the family.) This caused a lot of pain for the family and the family began to divide. My sister and her wife would not allow my nephew in their home. Then it began to include my nieces and sister-in-law. Then my sister would allow them to visit my mom sporadically. Then my sister's wife began saying that she did not want me in her home. That I had to make appointments to see my mom when in the beginning when my mom was moving in, I was told that I would be able to see my mom any time. My mom was a negative woman so I know that they were feeling stress as caretakers. Things began to get worse. If I had a suggestion or idea, or was the voice for my mom because my mom was scared of my sister, I was denied access to see my mom. It was like I was grounded for awhile. I was told that I don't want to see your face around here for two weeks. Things like that began happening. We tried to sit down to talk, but my sister always controlled every conversation. My mom was very aware of what was going on and at one point spoke up for me. In August of 2020, my mother asked me to ask my sister if my brother, my husband and I could attend a meeting at the house to discuss her money...a financial advisor was coming to their home. I did as my mom asked and my sister blew her top. She denied any of us to come to the house. She and her wife were also having marriage difficulties at the same time which my cousins were told about because my sister and her wife would go to them to talk. My sister's wife had given her until September 1st to have my mother out or she was going to leave her. My mother was kicked out of their home and given 2 days to move out. She was brought to our home. My brother picked her up. Blair Senior Services was called and they were told that my brother and I removed my mother from their home against her will. This was not true. My sister had a mover drop off all of our mother's things to our home. My sister said she was removing herself from being POA and Executrix of mom's will. So my brother and I took these things over. We discussed options with my mom. Our home was not set up for a 90-year old woman with a walker so we would have to renovate if the decision was to stay at our home. The three options given were:
1. Go to a home because with all the stress in the family, this may be the best option for all family members to visit. The downside was that COVID was raging and we were not sure if this would be the best option.
2. Stay with us in a small bedroom, but realize you will be sharing a bathroom with 5 people.
3. My husband suggested giving up our garage and his home office to create a mother-in-law suite, but we would need financial support from her to make this happen. We would pay for half.
My mom chose option 3. We had meetings with an attorney and discussed this as well as fair market value.
We got a contractor, but that did not work out due to COVID and his schedule, so we actually had to do the renovations ourselves. This then took longer.
In the meantime, my sister did not contact my mom for over 4 months. My mom began ruminating about being kicked out. She would play the scene over and over in her mind. After 4 months of doing this, her memory was affected. In fact, she even forgot who I was and what my name was. This would happen in spurts. I contacted her doctor and the doctor suggested that she experienced a traumatic event and she seemed to be experiencing a post traumatic stress event. She tried several different medications which did not work for her. Zoloft made her anxious and Remeron made her even more forgetful. My mom was taken for cognitive testing. I kept my siblings abreast of everything that was happening. The testing results were that my mother had moderate to severe Alzheimer's. My mother was very upset that I took her for cognitive testing and at this point my sister began calling my mom. My sister had nothing nice to say about her siblings to my mom. My brother took over her finances and I took over the medical. We shared the responsibility. When Blair Senior Services was called on us again, the agency found nothing wrong, but told us that we should put mom' money into a trust. We had been checking into this so we did this. My sister, over the phone, convinced mom that Tim and I were cheating her out of money and that she shouldn't be living here. She told my mom that I was trying to have her deemed incapacitated when I was only trying to help her with her memory issues. 10 months later, my mom's attitude was very negative toward us. This was the time; however, when the cognitive testing was done. I got my mom on medicine for anxiety that helped her and medicine for Alzheimer's. She had just been prescribed it when my sister convinced her that I was stealing money from her. I would only use my mom's debit card because we were told this was an easy way to keep track of her expenditures for the 5-year look back. My mom was convinced that I stole from her and lied to her. She called my sister to come get her. My sister said that she was only taking mom for a few days and then she would bring her back. My mom never came back and this has been over two years that things have been made difficult for immediate family and extended family to see my mom.
My sister has had my mom change the POA and Will during that same week. It took less than 3 days for this to occur and it was done in secret. This alerted TD Ameritrade where my brother and husband had placed the money. Since my husband is an advisor, and my brother's oldest son had died, they discussed with mom managing the money together. My brother would share what he wanted and my husband would make the trades. My mom thought this was a good idea. Anyway, when my sister had everything changed in secret, TD Ameritrade put a freeze on the money. My sister blamed my husband for doing this and this began the poisoning of my mother against us. My mother convinced my mom that Trusts were bad and that none of her other family members had her best interests at heart.
Since then, anyone who has tried to speak to my sister about her unreasonableness had been cut off from my mom. She has not cut my brother and I out yet, but she had made it very uncomfortable and unsafe for us to visit my mom.
Undue influence is rampant. My sister has verbally told my brother and I that if we are on their property we will be arrested. She has issued No Trespassing to my husband and two cousins. She has issued Cease and Desist letters to my cousins and has blocked many family from being able to contact my mom. She has control of the phone and some family members are not even allowed to send mail. She has done this all by using my mom and taking her to an attorney to have these drawn up. My mom said that my sister scares her, but she just says what she is told to say so that there aren't any problems. My mom's memory is much better on her medication and her anxiety medication has totally changed her.
My family knows that we are not welcome there. My sister tells a narrative that paints a terrible picture of all other family members when this couldn't be further from the truth.
| I would like to share that Blair Senior Services is not equipped to handle undue influence. They don't have the training or the staff to make this happen so all this isolation is allowed to happen. In fact, Blair Senior Services has been rude to us at times when we are just seeking support. We have just wanted to call to talk to someone, not necessarily make a report, but they just keep pressing for a report. Make a report or get off the phone. I have been disheartened by their lack of empathy.
Also, Blair Senior Services directed us to get an attorney because this was out of their scope. We did so and then we were treated poorly. I do not understand why my sister was not given the same message. Blair Senior Services than demanded the financial records that we had already turned into my mom's attorney. My sister wants the control of my mom's money and she will most likely not follow my mom's wishes. She was trying to get information that was already turned in to attorneys and then Blair Senior Services treated my family poorly for following their advice. It just doesn't make sense.
Also, the court system is not helpful either because if the elderly person cannot be declared incapacitated, then you cannot go for guardianship. This also makes no sense any way. When a person is in their golden years, why would anyone want to put them through this drama? They would have to testify and be tested cognitively by doctors on both sides and then the case could last a year and a half to two years. Who wants to put an elderly person through this? And...why does a person have to be incapacitated? A person's mind can be unduly influenced and still be competent...I feel this needs to change.
Doctors are also not held accountable for taking an active role in helping the elder...it is as if they turn a blind eye.
| I wish that people understood the damage that psychological abuse can do.
I wish that attorneys, doctors and social workers were held to a higher standard when recognizing signs of undue influence. (California has the CUIST, which at least helps these key players understand and be held accountable for removing older adults from these situations.)
I wish that attorneys would not take cases that they shouldn't. My sister got my mom a different attorney and this attorney should have never taken the case. If he had training in undue influence and if attorneys were held to a higher standard concerning this, then it wouldn't make it easy for controlling family members to take actions such as these.
I wish that family members who have mental illness would be held accountable for actions taken.
I wish that Aging Agencies had the power to mandate family counseling/mediation and give families the tools for conflict resolution.
I wish that one controlling person in a family, that has destroyed an entire family unit, would be held accountable.
I wish that past patterns of suing and causing problems at work and in relationships would be considered.
I wish that the red flags of undue influence were a part of training for social workers and that they would be held to a higher standard where this is concerned.
I wish that there was some mediation in place that is out of the hands of the POA, especially when the POA is destructive.
I wish that the court system had other recourses besides guardianship. Many families cannot even afford the minimum $20,000 that this could cost.
I wish there was a place for dysfunctional families in the system. The family member who has never learned how to play fairly in the sandbox, ends up on top because it is easy to manipulate the Aging Agencies and the Court System in their favor. For example, if my mother lives with my sister, it becomes easy to deny access to people because my mom doesn't own the property.
That Aging Agencies take accountability for their recommendations. Why hasn't Blair Senior Services told my sister that they recommended a Trust...Is this because they could be sued? Are Aging Agencies allowed to give advice like this?
| My hopes for the future...
That legislation is passed that helps key players detect undue influence.
That perpetrators are held accountable for the break up of families and having family members have to grieve for an elderly parent who is still alive. Ambiguous grief is a terrible experience.
That mental illness is considered when a person has a controlling personality and is unreasonable. And that this family member gets the help that he or she needs. All family members deserve to have an authentic relationship with parents.
That POAs are changed to have checks and balances. One person should not be able to control everything. My brother and I, according to my sister, are not worthy to know about my mom's health.
Because of these actions, my mother has lost access to other grandchildren and extended family...well family that my sister does not want her to see anyway.
This is something that can be prevented with the proper training, communication, and interviewing of all family members, not just one.
I really hope that things change for the future. My mom is 93 and she will most likely die before anything can be done, but if my voice can help to promote change, I hope that even one voice can matter.
| No | Yes | Yes | I would like to add that my sister has a habit of suing people. I have contacted state representatives and state senators about this topic. I have heard from Senator Bob Casey and his office suggested that I write an OpEd for the newspaper. I have a rough draft, but do not want to get sued. My husband and I got an attorney to even be able to see my mom. We are not rich, so I do have a concern about being sued. If I could be guaranteed or protected in some way from this, I would be willing to use my name and tell my story further. Undue influence is an insidious form of mental abuse that needs to stop. I have shed a lot of tears missing my mom. Two years later I am changing. I have built up a wall to protect myself. My sister has strong characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder. I cannot diagnose her, but I can tell you that the text messages, emails and phone calls that I receive have been nothing but derogatory and demeaning. It is not safe to be around her. She would not hesitate to make up some type of story that I harmed my mom and this is not out of her realm. She has been known to fudge data on reports about her own teaching/administerial evaluations. She is savvy and her goal is to win at all costs without any empathy for the people who are trying to rationalize with her. It has been tough growing up with her. She holds jealousy and animosity in her heart for her family. I feel that she is a dangerous person in this way, but if you can help me with the legalities of sharing my name, which I have an attorney looking at my editorial to try to ensure that I cannot be sued, I would be more reassured.
I am actually requesting a call back. I feel that there is so much information and that I am rambling because there is finally someone asking us to share. Thank you for this!
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| November 11, 2023 | | | | I am a senior citizen who lives in Rhode Island is a victim of power-based abuse. My daughter attacked me a fee weeks ago and was arrested. I am trying to flee but I haven't any income. I am living in an apartment without heat and sleeping on the floor. The abusers are her father's celebrant family. I need help.
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| November 7, 2024 | Hunter | 88061 | caridaddecobre@yahoo.com | Three days before Christmas of 2023, I signed for a certified legal letter with a threat to evict me unless I complied with certain conditions dictated by my son-in-law and daughter. They own this run-down casita that I have called home since 2021. I immediately replied to the threat by citing legal precedent and sending their attorney a copy of the checks that I contributed toward the purchase of this property. I assured their lawyer that I would contest any formal eviction myself in a court of law. Soon this esquire informed me that he no longer represented my family. At the time, I was 70 years old with no husband or income other than social security.
It should be noted that my only child was born out of conflict, not love. I fornicated with a cruel and creative man because I was homeless; I could not abort. The father of my child was pathological with money–a trait he passed on to his only child and so much more insidious than the beautiful blue eyes she inherited from him. My daughter insisted that if I did not vacate this casita voluntarily, that no landlord would ever rent to me again. Her attempt to play into my biggest fear–homelessness–was also a form of abuse perpetrated with malicious intent in my humble opinion.
| During the pandemic, I contributed a large portion of my savings toward the purchase of this historic property in Silver City. An agreement was made in good faith–I would reside in the smallest dwelling place. However, when I finally set foot into that tiny space, I realized it would feel as if I were confined to a prison cell. I opted to spend the final chapter of my life in a three-room casita on this property built in 1877. Initially this was acceptable, but greed surfaced. A source of contention was my survival after my second heart surgery in 2021. My daughter asked me what I believe to have been an abusive question: “What if you live another 20 years?” I assured her that I didn’t have the money or desire to live into extreme old age. Unsatisfied, she persisted: “But what if you do?”
| Despite having no criminal history, it was decided that I can no longer have contact with my only grandchild. I believe this is a form of punishment for not complying with their demands. The structures on this land are high maintenance, in constant need of repair. The resident handyman yelled, cursed and raised his hand at me in a threatening gesture. My family refused to evict or run a criminal background check on him. Eventually this angry man yelled at an 80-year-old Air B and B cleaner working on this property. Appalled and concerned for our safety, I then decided to file a complaint against Handy-Andy with the local police. Was my son-in-law's refusal to evict/background check this verbally abusive worker elder abuse? You decide.
| My hope for the future is to live out the rest of my life without ever being homeless again.
| No | Yes | No | |
| September 13, 2025 | Kevin Parrish | 45503 | parrishkevin@gmail.com | State and nursing board could implement increasing staffing regulations for all care facilities. Also, provide funding for all care givers/nurses with health care support mental burnout/depression issues regarding our provision.
| Being a nurse for more than 30 years the provision still remains high burnout and shortage of people will to go through the turmoils associated with the job. It has only been getting worse with lack of support.
| That at times it's not bad people in the provision.
| I hope for better support for the people that want to be in the profession.
| Yes | Yes | Yes | no
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| October 1, 2025 | Mona | 18017 | mkouryelias@gmail.com | Both of my brothers, up until the passing of my father on 4/25/24, had been estranged from my parents and me several times, including the longest and latest estrangement between 2020 - 2023. During that time, there had been volatile incidents, for example one in public and another in my parents’ home, during which my mother stayed in her room when both sons came to the house.
Only as my father was dying did they reinsert themselves into my mother’s life. I had both my parents tested at a Memory Center with a Geriatric Specialist, as well as Home Care medical reports of my mother’s cognitive decline. In fact my brother, Victor, was pressing for an aide, stating that she had “plenty of dementia” in several of his text messages that can easily be produced.
Shortly after my father’s death, my brothers made many false allegations against me in order to mislead, control, and isolate my mother. When I returned back to work and when key friends and family were no longer at her home to support her, they began to increase the frequency and intensity of their visitations. Within days after that, they then took her to a new attorney, not her longtime attorney, and in one day, the attorney prepared and had her execute a new document that named my brothers as new POAs. These false allegations have been corroborated as incorrect by the few corroborating witnesses who testified and other actual evidence. The false allegations continue to this day.
She still believes the false allegations, My brothers need to control who she sees; they cannot permit her to connect with her long-time relationships. They know that she may have periods of lucidity and remember something and that will burst that bubble.
| County Courthouse Corruption:
Rule 2.11 for Judges; Rule 1.7 - 1.8 for Attorneys
Failing to Enter an Appearance
Misleading role in proceedings
Possible incident of coercion
Several judges and attorneys in this county belong to a musical group touting their legal profession as the name of their band.
Although this may appear to be a positive endeavor at accord between rivals in the courtroom, one should expect that an attorney and a judge belonging to this band would either disclose or recuse themselves if they found themselves in the same case.
One should also presume that an attorney belonging to this band would not purposely enter a case with a judge from the same band, again without disclosure (or recusal by the judge).
Such a situation of conflict of interest carries the possibilities of unethical behavior/procedural errors, biased rulings, and miscarriages of justice. This potentially can create a web of partisanship that essentially eliminates any appearance of impartiality.
Filing a Complaint with Disciplinary Boards (for Judicial and for Attorneys): no other plan of action for Conflict of Interest.
Two different Disciplinary Boards; two different responses to the same conflict of interest complaint filed.
| The pledges by the Governor of Pennsylvania, and the Department on Aging to protect senior citizens will fail. There is no plan of action for Emotional Elder Abuse.
Undue Influence and Financial Exploitation are crimes that are insidious and on the rise in the elderly population.
There are some forensic psychiatrists who consult on contested Wills to a person’s testamentary capacity and undue influence (Example Dr. Bennett Blum). The death of the elderly person seems to be the only way to prove predatory manipulation rather than investigating an ongoing situation, despite witnesses, an expert report by a geriatric physician, and evidence of the predators’ history and intentions, rather than helping the victim while they are alive.
“Mental Capacity” and “Undue Influence” are separate issues; both address the issue of vulnerability (Blum).
How do you stop the cycle? The Control by Design? Financial Exploitation?
Ineptness of the Department on Aging:
The Area Agency on Aging can write a report after an incident report, but it is unclear if they have the training and the means to investigate emotional elder abuse and financial exploitation.
For example, a discrepancy between what the investigator reports the victim’s doctor stating and what the same doctor wrote about the victim’s condition in the victim’s file.
Or, a report from a call on undue influence that doesn’t mention any investigation of the allegation, or interviewing the witnesses given.
| Filing for a new guardianship in order to see my mother, it has been since 6/7/24. When her neighbor tells me that she brings up my name and doesn't know why we are not speaking, it breaks my heart. aShe deserves to have dignity and the people she loves around her.
Educating others and helping others through similar circumstances, and hopefully engaging law enforcement in strategies that will help in an investigation.
| Yes | Yes | Yes | It is quite daunting to have called so many law offices and to hear the following: 1. Judges never get in trouble; 2. You will have to get used to it and just wait until she passes; 3. This happens all the time; 4. Your mother has to be declared incapacitated for an investigation to happen.
The information is there, but the solution is not.
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| April 30, 2023 | Laura | 91306 | laura945@earthlink.net | In September 2020, I moved in with my then 89-year-old mother to help her with the necessities of daily living. On January 2, 2022, my mother fell and broke her hip. Kaiser Permanente's medical negligence crippled her. She has been in and out of hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and a board and care ever since. In February 2023, I extricated her from Kaiser, switching her to Anthem Blue Cross, which went into effect on March 1, 2023. Two days before the switch, Kaiser took her out of the (out-of-network) hospital against medical advice and, over my objections, stuck her in one of the worst skilled nursing facilities in Los Angeles County. The SNF withheld my mother's blood thinners (she's genetically predisposed to clots) without medical justification, causing her to have a stroke. No one noticed she'd had a stroke, making her ineligible for the medication which could have reversed the stroke. They told EMTs my mother had a DNR, knowing she did not. They also committed Medi-Cal fraud.
| Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest health care providers in the U.S., is committing Medicare fraud, tax fraud and health care fraud, involving out-of-network hospitalizations.
On June 27, 2022, my mother was a patient at Sherwood Oaks Post Acute in Thousand Oaks, California. She was sent there by Kaiser Woodland Hills, ostensibly to receive physical therapy after she broke her hip. (Kaiser selected Sherwood Oaks. Because of limited availabilities due to the COVID pandemic, Kaiser sent her to a skilled nursing facility which was out-of-network.)
While she was a patient at Sherwood Oaks, my mother went into septic shock and was taken by ambulance to Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks. (Los Robles was the closest hospital to Sherwood Oaks, and is out-of-network.) She was diagnosed with bi-lateral kidney stones in her kidneys and ureters, her right kidney was inflamed.
Los Robles saved my mother’s life. She was a patient there for twenty-five (25) days, eventually being discharged to Kaiser Panorama City on July 22, 2022.
The amount claimed by Kaiser for reimbursement from Medicare does not match the amount Kaiser paid Los Robles as settlement of their bill for my mother’s care.
Per Medicare, Kaiser filed a claim for my mother’s stay at Los Robles in the amount of $893,868.25. Medicare approved the claim in full, and reimbursed Kaiser $0.00. Per the Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) prepared by Kaiser, Kaiser paid Los Robles $59,261.79 for my mother’s hospital stay. Kaiser’s Medicare claim for this out-of-network hospital stay was $843,246.46 more than what they actually paid Los Robles to settle the bill, a difference of 1508%.
This was not an isolated incident. On August 25, 2022, my mother was taken by ambulance to Northridge Hospital Medical Center, where she was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. She was transferred to Kaiser Panorama City on August 27, 2022.
Per Medicare, Kaiser filed a claim for my mother’s stay at Northridge Hospital in the amount of $54,342.00. Medicare approved the claim in full, and reimbursed Kaiser $144.81. Per the EOBs prepared by Kaiser, Kaiser paid Northridge Hospital $9,814.32 for my mother’s hospital stay. Kaiser’s Medicare claim for this out-of-network hospital stay was $44,527.68 more than they actually paid Northridge Hospital to settle the bill, a difference of 554%.
It would be reasonable for Los Robles and Northridge Hospital to be able to take tax write-offs for the difference between the amounts they billed Kaiser (as my mother’s Medicare provider) and the amounts Kaiser actually paid them for my mother’s care. It is not reasonable for Kaiser to file Medicare claims for reimbursement of amounts higher than they actually paid Los Robles and Northridge Hospital.
If Kaiser did what I think they did, Kaiser’s grossly inflated Medicare claims were filed to facilitate filing falsified tax write-offs, write-offs for money they never paid.
I can provide you with copies of Kaiser’s Medicare claims for my mother’s hospital stays at Los Robles Regional Medical Center and Northridge Hospital Medical Center (dba Dignity Community Care), along with Kaiser’s EOBs for July 2022, August 2022, September 2022, October 2022 and December 2022. I can also provide you with copies of my mother’s financial and health care powers-of-attorney, as well as her signed HIPAA Release.
I have already filed complaints with Medicare, the IRS, the Franchise Tax Board and the Department of Justice.
I am currently organizing my evidence regarding Kaiser’s actions to get out of paying for my mother’s care at Sherwood Oaks. When completed, I will be filing complaints against Kaiser and Sherwood Oaks for perjury (to Livanta), falsification of medical records and HIPAA violation with the FBI, the California Attorney General, and the Los Angeles and Ventura County District Attorneys. (Kaiser and Sherwood Oaks sent Livanta medical records indicating my mother received weeks of physical and occupational therapy, before deciding she had plateaued and would not benefit from additional therapy. Kaiser's EOBs prove my mother received only two PT/OT sessions, one as part of her evaluation the day she was admitted.)
| So-called "health care" companies need to be held accountable for their actions. Kaiser routinely discriminates against the elderly, the disabled and the chronically ill. Kaiser has no interest in the health and welfare of their members, only in how much money they can make off of them.
| I want justice for my mother. I want Kaiser and Sherwood Oaks held accountable for their actions. I want the laws changed to protect our most vulnerable citizens.
| Yes | Yes | Yes | I do not wish to remain anonymous. I want everyone to know what Kaiser has done, and am willing to tell anyone who will listen.
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| October 7, 2025 | Darci | 97814 | Accounting@DukerBookkeeping.com | Charlene was being taken care of my her eldest daughter. The eldest daughter would not allow anyone to get involved because she would have lost control of the money. We have shown money missing from her accounts, we have shown pictures of how she was left to live (cat shit every where she sat and laid), lack of food, wondering the streets, multiple complains about elderly abuse, the State of California investigated, found evidence there was abuse but declined to prosecute the person who committed the acts against Charlene. We have emailed every office we can think of in the State of California and you would not believe the responses, every single one stated they could not get involved. I get it, they are elected now, who cares. We have even been unable to file a police report. We are being blocked by the State of California at every move and the only option we have now is to go public with her story and pray someone will help Charlene out, buy applying pressure to the State of California into prosecuting someone who committed a crime in their state against one of its citizens. We have pictures showing this, we have bank statements, we have witnesses. The criminal is getting away............
| I guess the most important part of this is what I am seeing on the back end. I cannot believe this is going on as frequently as it is. The State received multiple complaints (I believe it was over 5), I do believe the social worker that was assigned to the case did a good job in looking into the allegations, she found evidence there was abuse. If a social worker for the State finds this, how is it the State can decide not to prosecute? This is wrong. Who is protecting the elderly? There is over $240,000 dollars moved from her account into accounts she has no authority on or access to, highly illegal but it is okay with California. People need to get involved, I have on my end and in my community now that I have been brought into this.
| Watch for anything that is out of the normal. When you have a funny feeling about things, follow those feelings. Do not sit back and think it will be okay, trust me, it is not okay. I am fighting an uphill battle and to be honest, I do not even think the State of California gives a hoot about its citizens, so if the State does not, and you do not, who is going to? NO ONE!!!! Again, if you feel anything is off, don't accept it, investigate it, confirm it, even doing this will stop a majority of the cases I am hearing about right now. They are going to realize you are paying attention to the surroundings.
| I guess this is where my faith and hope comes in, no one should have to go through this, as everyone feels. I would hope the states take a more serious stance on the consequences to elderly abuse and elderly financial abuse. It should be made much easier to bring awareness to the situations.
| Yes | Yes | Yes | We want to thank you for your platform, we are finding it hard to find any official in the State of California to care, all of them have responded with we cannot get involved. If you can believe this, the person in question is still in charge of all the money, the State of California says it is okay.
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| October 17, 2025 | Paul McCarthy | 96796 | Littlejetman@protonmail.com | On 25 September 2025 coming home from dinner, my wife and I noticed someone was in our house and had broken in. We called the police.
My wife is 84 and I’m 63. The police showed up went in the house. The people in the house were actually my wife’s daughter who owns a portion of the house and her boyfriend who we believe is involved with methamphetamine dealing.
The police removed my wife and I from the house stating that her daughter had a right to be there. I explained to the police that my wife was handicapped and she was afraid to be there and to sleep in her own bed. They did not care. in fact, the police were so jealous. They helped the people who broke into our house to change the locks. I explained I had a lease. They were swearing at me and telling me to shut up on several occasions. We have this all on film where they were apologizing after screaming at me and my wife and terrorizing us.
We’ve tried to report it and no one seems to want to help us here on the island of Kauai.
My wife is due for surgery this week. They forced us to go for a TRO.
The judge was so callous she wouldn’t give us an extension in spite of my wife’s upcoming knee surgery. And now I have to go to the hearing again today, Friday, 17 October, here On Kauai and family court with my wife. In spite of the fact she’s got a Woten problem that’s been documented a gallbladder issue and needs a new knee. She’s been enduring mental attacks from her daughter for 15 years.
I’ve been enduring racial slurs crash thrown out deaf threats for at least 10 years from her daughter and boyfriend. It appears that the police are on their side almost like it’s a profitable business to be run. Apparently they want to turn the house which was once a crackhouse when the daughter was in control of it 10 years ago, back into a crack house again we could certainly use some help. It’s definitely an interesting story and I’m sure the videos will surprise everyone please contact me thank you.
| Elder abuse is rampant and institutionalized on the islands of Hawaii
| Frain abuse is unbelievable, especially with the local police the way they treat elderly and handicapped individuals actually a federal crime
| I hope that we can get some assistance with some legal aid as we don’t have any money because I’m paying for her healthcare out of my pocket mostly even though she has insurance and they won’t do anything for unless they do what they wanna do first which I believe is fraud perpetrated by the state of Hawaii and its people And the government doesn’t care about its people
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Never thought there’d be so so much negligence and abuse of elders in paradise
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| December 5, 2025 | Denise | 27703 | fitzpitz3697@gmail.com | Who is Julian Glenn Coatley?
A nice man, a kind man, like his dad, a man of little words, who loves women and children. He cringles when children are mistreated and or when women are abused, especially those with mental disabilities. He is an African American male who sought a normal life with me, his devoted mother, a woman commended as being a loving mother, a mother of over 200% supportive of my dear son, Julian by all over the years who have known me.
I have always been commended as being a genuine good mother with whom my son shared a strong bond. We were always there for one another. To Julian, the words that I utter, "Julian, I love you and I will always stand by you, no matter what".
Julian and I were inseparable in public, always discussing our strong faith and values with others.
The community respected us for our high moral standards. Family activities, such as recreation, dining, and shopping, were integral to our relationship, but the matters of guardianship have deprived us of this.
Our most cherished moments were being dressed well and attending worship services together. That always puts a big smile on Julian's face. (exhibit, son in suit) Julian found solace in these services, which had a profoundly positive effect on his mental state.
He needs his worship services and the association with his spiritual family. We enjoyed so much together, the assemblies, conventions and other spiritual outings which included good clean fun.
Sadly, the matters of guardianship with its restrictive means of care have deprived him of this. To interrupt this does not align with his best interest.
Despite experiencing housing difficulties, my receipt of a housing voucher appeared to be a turning point for me and my dear son, Julian, however, what started with my asking for local government assistance ultimately led to a downward spiral of never ending and ongoing distressing events.
| "We ALL have civil and human rights regardless color or race and all of us have rights to fair treatment"
A Press Release:
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE":
"African American Families Have Been Fighting For Equality In The State Of NC since the early 1800's". Discrimination is abuse. This injustice as explained below against my son is also discrimination against me as one who is associated with him.
"An elderly African American Mother and dad lives daily in turmoil as they, specifically the elderly mother. fights For her son, separated as a result of unlawful discrimination by Wake County Human Services, as found in a court of law". This elderly mother cries, "WHERE IS MY SON"?
Wrongful Guardianship, Appointment under The ARC of NC DISCRIMINATES by keeping an African American male, Julian Coatley at Risk of Abuse and Exploitation
[Raleigh, NC] - Julian Glenn Coatley, an African adult American male, a vulnerable individual, is isolated from his mother, by being held against his will by a wrongfully court-appointed guardian, with his current whereabouts now unknown.
The guardian has cited the need for him to get "used" to the relocation to a new facility under a proven negligent provider as reason for withholding his location,(pretextual)despite concerns of abuse and exploitation as confirmed by the NC "DHHS", however, evidence suggests the true reason for withholding his location is Julian's history of substantiated abuse and exploitation reports against the very facilities he's been placed in under the guardianship.
'This is a clear case of retaliation and exploitation,' said Denise, a concerned mother and advocate. 'The guardian's actions are putting Julian's safety and well-being at risk, and it's imperative that he is located and protected immediately.'
The motion filed in NC seeks to expeditiously remove the guardianship and address the alleged abuse and exploitation, however getting the hearing lags
Denise is working tirelessly to bring Julian home and raise awareness about the need for guardianship reform to eliminate guardianship abuse. Won't you please help us fight for equality for this African American family in North Carolina, a state with a history of equality against African American families. Please open this link
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AFwc7HoW8/
Please help us raise awareness to this case. It will be greatly appreciated. Thanks a million.
The words of Civil and Human Rights Icon.Martin Luther King Jr. still resonates
"Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness, Only Light Can Do That"
Martin Luther King Jr
| The Unseen: Uncovering the Truth About Guardianship Abuse the elderly. The fabricated words, the misuse of the term, ". Best interest"
The very organizations that claim to uphold civil and human rights of the disabled are the very ones who are violating their rights. A crucial point:
The term "best interest" can be misused to justify restrictive decisions. In our case, it seems the guardian's actions are prioritizing control over the individual's well-being and relationships.
Let's add this to the summary:
The guardian's interpretation of 'best interest' has led to isolation and abuse, highlighting the need for stronger safeguards and oversight in guardianship arrangements, for vulnerable individuals with mental disabilities."
"Collaborate with me in various ways available to you, as I work tirelessly in the stand against GUARDIANSHIP ABUSE for the elderly and the vulnerable and not just for ourselves but for all others." #Guardianshipabuseaffectsusall
| GUARDIANSHIP REFORMATION
"To Have More Advocates And Activists Who Are Willing To Go The Extra Mile" to stand up and promote the"genuine" best interests of the elderly and the vulnerable". A Facebook hashtag:
#Pleasetreattheelderlyright
| Yes | Yes | Yes | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1NvKvr7o2n/
Please open the above link and please help me raise awareness to this case which a book is in the process in regards, with hopes of it becoming a documentary. I have been included in the Citizen Portal as I stand up for the rights of myself as an elderly woman and mother and also the rights of the vulnerable. For more details on this highly damaging and devastating case and the work that I am doing, please contact me via email and it by calling 919-857-5326. I have a lot to say. Thanks a million!
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| December 5, 2025 | Denise | 27703 | fitzpitz3697@gmail.com | Who is Julian Glenn Coatley?
A nice man, a kind man, like his dad, a man of little words, who loves women and children. He cringles when children are mistreated and or when women are abused, especially those with mental disabilities. He is an African American male who sought a normal life with me, his devoted mother, a woman commended as being a loving mother, a mother of over 200% supportive of my dear son, Julian by all over the years who have known me.
I have always been commended as being a genuine good mother with whom my son shared a strong bond. We were always there for one another. To Julian, the words that I utter, "Julian, I love you and I will always stand by you, no matter what".
Julian and I were inseparable in public, always discussing our strong faith and values with others.
The community respected us for our high moral standards. Family activities, such as recreation, dining, and shopping, were integral to our relationship, but the matters of guardianship have deprived us of this.
Our most cherished moments were being dressed well and attending worship services together. That always puts a big smile on Julian's face. (exhibit, son in suit) Julian found solace in these services, which had a profoundly positive effect on his mental state.
He needs his worship services and the association with his spiritual family. We enjoyed so much together, the assemblies, conventions and other spiritual outings which included good clean fun.
Sadly, the matters of guardianship with its restrictive means of care have deprived him of this. To interrupt this does not align with his best interest.
Despite experiencing housing difficulties, my receipt of a housing voucher appeared to be a turning point for me and my dear son, Julian, however, what started with my asking for local government assistance ultimately led to a downward spiral of never ending and ongoing distressing events.
| "We ALL have civil and human rights regardless color or race and all of us have rights to fair treatment"
A Press Release:
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE":
"African American Families Have Been Fighting For Equality In The State Of NC since the early 1800's". Discrimination is abuse. This injustice as explained below against my son is also discrimination against me as one who is associated with him.
"An elderly African American Mother and dad lives daily in turmoil as they, specifically the elderly mother. fights For her son, separated as a result of unlawful discrimination by Wake County Human Services, as found in a court of law". This elderly mother cries, "WHERE IS MY SON"?
Wrongful Guardianship, Appointment under The ARC of NC DISCRIMINATES by keeping an African American male, Julian Coatley at Risk of Abuse and Exploitation
[Raleigh, NC] - Julian Glenn Coatley, an African adult American male, a vulnerable individual, is isolated from his mother, by being held against his will by a wrongfully court-appointed guardian, with his current whereabouts now unknown.
The guardian has cited the need for him to get "used" to the relocation to a new facility under a proven negligent provider as reason for withholding his location,(pretextual)despite concerns of abuse and exploitation as confirmed by the NC "DHHS", however, evidence suggests the true reason for withholding his location is Julian's history of substantiated abuse and exploitation reports against the very facilities he's been placed in under the guardianship.
'This is a clear case of retaliation and exploitation,' said Denise, a concerned mother and advocate. 'The guardian's actions are putting Julian's safety and well-being at risk, and it's imperative that he is located and protected immediately.'
The motion filed in NC seeks to expeditiously remove the guardianship and address the alleged abuse and exploitation, however getting the hearing lags
Denise is working tirelessly to bring Julian home and raise awareness about the need for guardianship reform to eliminate guardianship abuse. Won't you please help us fight for equality for this African American family in North Carolina, a state with a history of equality against African American families. Please open this link
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AFwc7HoW8/
Please help us raise awareness to this case. It will be greatly appreciated. Thanks a million.
The words of Civil and Human Rights Icon.Martin Luther King Jr. still resonates
"Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness, Only Light Can Do That"
Martin Luther King Jr
| The Unseen: Uncovering the Truth About Guardianship Abuse the elderly. The fabricated words, the misuse of the term, ". Best interest"
The very organizations that claim to uphold civil and human rights of the disabled are the very ones who are violating their rights. A crucial point:
The term "best interest" can be misused to justify restrictive decisions. In our case, it seems the guardian's actions are prioritizing control over the individual's well-being and relationships.
Let's add this to the summary:
The guardian's interpretation of 'best interest' has led to isolation and abuse, highlighting the need for stronger safeguards and oversight in guardianship arrangements, for vulnerable individuals with mental disabilities."
"Collaborate with me in various ways available to you, as I work tirelessly in the stand against GUARDIANSHIP ABUSE for the elderly and the vulnerable and not just for ourselves but for all others." #Guardianshipabuseaffectsusall
| GUARDIANSHIP REFORMATION
"To Have More Advocates And Activists Who Are Willing To Go The Extra Mile" to stand up and promote the"genuine" best interests of the elderly and the vulnerable". A Facebook hashtag:
#Pleasetreattheelderlyright
| Yes | Yes | Yes | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1NvKvr7o2n/
Please open the above link and please help me raise awareness to this case which a book being written, is in the process in regards, with hopes of it becoming a documentary. I have been included in the Citizen Portal as I stand up for the rights of myself as an elderly woman and mother and also the rights of the vulnerable. For more details on this highly damaging and devastating case and the work that I am doing, please contact me via email and it by calling 919-857-5326. I have a lot to say. Thanks a million!
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| December 5, 2025 | Denise | 27703 | fitzpitz3697@gmail.com | If possible, please open this link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1StV51yHmU/
| My upcoming, a "MUST READ" book sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of unlawful discrimination in guardianship and offers practical solutions for reform. I'd love to discuss potential collaboration opportunities, such as:
- Reviewing a copy of the book
- Interviewing the author (me!)
- Sharing information with your network
Any who are open to exploring these possibilities?
Email:
fitzpitz3697@gmail.com and put "Julian" in the subject line.
Best, Denise
| That there are caring people out here and I am one of them! More will be contained in my upcoming book. I offer various ways that people can collaborate with me. Please do so as I stand up for Civil and Human rights of the elderly as I am and also the vulnerable of which my adult son is and of which some elderly are. Collaborating is caring just as sharing is.
| More organizations that TRULY promote the rights of the elderly and the vulnerable. To have a non profit as I fight guardianship abuse towards this mentioned group of people who are targets for unlawful discrimination. I want to show what caring really means. I have a motion filed in a Wake County Court in NC as I seek to expeditiously remove an unjustified guardianship and address abuse and exploitation as confirmed by the NC "DHHS". I am working tirelessly to bring Julian home and raise awareness about the need for guardianship reform. To attend the hearing, contact me by email. My goal is to continue to fight abuse towards the elderly in guardianship arrangements. My goal is to build large numbers of others who will collaborate with me in doing the same.
| Yes | Yes | Yes | My upcoming, a "MUST READ" book sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of unlawful discrimination in guardianship cases of many elderly individuals are under. The book offers practical solutions for reform. I'd love to discuss potential collaboration opportunities, such as:
- Reviewing a copy of the book
- Interviewing the author (me!)
- Sharing information with your network
Any who are open to exploring these possibilities?
Email:
fitzpitz3697@gmail.com and put "Julian" in the subject line.
Best, Denise
My upcoming, a "MUST READ" book sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of unlawful discrimination in guardianship and offers practical solutions for reform. I'd love to discuss potential collaboration opportunities, such as:
- Reviewing a copy of the book
- Interviewing the author (me!)
- Sharing information with your network
Any who are open to exploring these possibilities?
Email:
fitzpitz3697@gmail.com and put "Julian" in the subject line.
To view my library of videos as well as my speeches, please email.
Best, Denise
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| May 18, 2023 | Sharon Anderson | | spinnashayykayy@gmail.com | My father's Sister,Daughter,and his POA forged signatures stealing all of childrens inheritance, properties, and starved, abused, and put pills in his mouth, Killing him. I went to his home, and was attacked by his So called POA,, wife and brother with a gun, beating me, telling me they were going to kill me like they did my dad, they killed my family!! And will kill me, when they catch me
| | | | Yes | Yes | Yes | They shot and killed my 17 yr old son and covered it up as suicide in Livingston parish Louisiana, with all along with all my possessions being stolen and the sheriff said,that the evidence that I have was probably contaminated. They all got away with murder, crime, human trafficking, stealing peoples properties, bank account, Inheritances
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| May 18, 2023 | Sharon Anderson | | spinnashayykayy@gmail.com | My father's Sister,Daughter,and his POA forged signatures stealing all of childrens inheritance, properties, and starved, abused, and put pills in his mouth, Killing him. I went to his home, and was attacked by his So called POA,, wife and brother with a gun, beating me, telling me they were going to kill me like they did my dad, they killed my family!! And will kill me, when they catch me
| | | | Yes | Yes | Yes | They shot and killed my 17 yr old son and covered it up as suicide in Livingston parish Louisiana, with all along with all my possessions being stolen and the sheriff said,that the evidence that I have was probably contaminated. They all got away with murder, crime, human trafficking, stealing peoples properties, bank account, Inheritances
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| August 22, 2023 | Alphonse | 70802 | Alphonse.Noel@La.Gov | As a retiree of an agency that investigated abuse and neglect of person's with disabilities, the multitude of stories regarding elders and the disabled populations are endless. It is amazing how many people know about abuses, but not how to report or proceed with assisting. Since retiring a year ago and returning part-time to the agency, I work in a role that involves program monitoring. Doing listening sessions throughout the state revealed that an unusually high number of people don't know that an agency exist to help elders and disabled going through such situations. Allegations consist of physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, extortion, and neglect.
| Although people like to be shielded from hearing the reality of the hurt and pain that our revered, who deserves our deepest respect, are enduring - it might benefit society to be more open in that there might be more assistance provided to protect, prevent, and help in the recovery of abuses. So many victims suffer in silence as the heartbreaking fact of the matter is that the abuses are, many times, committed by close family members. Societal and cultural beliefs can often determine a person's position on letting another family member - let alone law enforcement and the like - know about what is occurring. As in the issue of Child Protective Services programs, the victim may be further abuse by threats from the perpetrator should the victim report. Children feel further abused by being removed from their home; leaving their school; leaving the family pet(s); being ostracized by family; feeling sneered at by others who might know the situation; etc. The same applies to the adult population. Also, sad as it might be, it is not guaranteed that those who receive certain reports will handle the matter correctly and not make the situation worse. The hard truth of the matter is that there needs to be an offer of resources to the victim that will create positive permanency that just might not exist. Whereas, the victim may be left in the physical care of the accused. Advocacy of the highest level is a must.
| I wish that people understood that it does not take a scholar to determine that someone's needs are not being met and that this include medical, nutrition, shelter, emotional, financial, etc. Knowing when and whom to report is key. Turning a blind eye does not make the situation better. Some - including me - may find empathizing and placing themselves in the same situation. To effectuate a change can often be as simple as determining how would you want yourself or a loved-one to be treated? Would you appreciate someone walking away if it was your mother? Would you be happy to hear that the alleged victim died due to something that you could have reported? You do not have to have a "Holier than though" attitude to submit to decency and love for your fellow brethren.
| Ultimately, it is not being realistic that we will live in a utopia of euphoria. However, I'm hopeful that we will put more effort into taking care of our less fortunate devoid race, religion, aesthetics, financial status, etc. This would involved city, county, state, federal participation. If we could revisit yesteryear when it took a village to make this thing called life work, I believe that it would make our existence so much better.
| Yes | Yes | No | As I work in an agency whose policies involve designated employees to speak to media, I cannot talk to such groups. With agency permission, I can advocate for the agency by being a part of a panel, presentation, and the like.
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| August 22, 2023 | Liza | 60616 | 7734258487 | The abuse became concerning to my grandmother when Margie husband died, her daughter started asking for large sums of money but wasn't being attentive to her. It became noticeable to me when her daughter told her to visit with her in Seattle for a while but then she never returned and lost control of all her assets and freedom of life.
| 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 in Seattle 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 to the officers. This has been traumatizing and heartbreaking for us. We were very close, like family.
DSHS/APS hasn't given me an explanation for their delayed response in visiting Margie and there findings. I would like an investigation of DSHS/APS files pertaining to this case and how it was conducted.
I have photos, video, text messages and audio recordings.
| What is important for people to know about elder abuse, neglect and fraud is that it can happen to anybody, no matter there professional background and assets. The perpetrators are not only unrelated but most case are from family members.
| That all elders will live their best life with dignity, respect, love and support. I hope that one day all elders will have access to assist living care if needed.
I will like a law in all 50 states that enforce for any individual 90 years old or more bi-annual in home visits from a hospital gerontology social worker and a in hospital annual visit with a geriatrics doctor.
gerontology annual visit
Adult Protective services policies and procedures need updating and more accountability for their case decisions.
| Yes | Yes | Yes | I have pictures depicting the abuse my dear friend had to endure. How can I get them to you via email?
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| March 1, 2026 | Linda | 55125 | 651-398-1454 | Hello, my name is Linda Hood.
I was a victim. Yes! Too, many Minnesotans are reporting abuse in healthcare facilities. I generated Minnesota legislative Bill HF3077, allowing video cameras in healthcare facilities, to prevent abuse of vulnerable patients.
This bill addresses privacy issues by allowing cameras to be used only at the patient or family request. Today, we are asking for your support to move this Bill to the floor this session for a vote.
Thank you for your time.
| During March 8–14, 2026, I will be on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., I plan to meet with legislators and their staff to advocate for national legislation that would allow cameras in all healthcare facilities and patients’ rooms with consent only at the patients' or family request. A similar bill, HF3077, is currently circulating in Minnesota. This issue deserves national attention to help protect vulnerable patients, promote transparency, and give families peace of mind. Being physically present in D.C. provides a rare and meaningful opportunity to initiate these conversations at the federal level.
| file:///C:/Users/Linda/OneDrive/MPA%20Spring%202026/PA%205913%20DC%20Trip/2-16%20Final%20LH%204x6%20card.pdf
| I want a sponsor, a bill, hearing date and the bill to become law.
| Yes | Yes | Yes | I would like your support.
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| March 11, 2026 | Robert | 97814 | 2083698302 | My Mom Charlene has mostly lived alone, with a community around her. Most of us kids live in other states far away.
She ran her own Marriage & Family counseling practice in Normal Heights, San Diego, & was active in the community.
That all changed when she had a massive stroke and was forced to retire. initially, she recovered amazingly well and returned home.
When she was diagnosed with dementia, her Daughter moved in to take care of her. As a result of her stroke, Charlene was unable to manage her own emotions, so it was extremely easy to set her off, because her mind was still sharp and she could reason things out. Emotional abuse was her daughter's weapon of choice to get back at her after any arguement.
| Then Dementia set in, and Charlene's daughter began to emotionally abuse her and siphon off her money for her own ends. The rest of the family was not aware any o this was happening because Charlene would not mention it when they called. During a visit, I was able to watch Charlene do quite well on her own, displaying none of the erratic fits of rage her daughter kept telling us about. Afterwards, there were reports of Charlene being picked up by police because she was wandering the streets
Fast forward another year, and multiple abuse complaints had been filed with APS that Sheri was abusing Charlene, during this time Charlene's dementia got worse and with it, Charlene's daughter's abuse of her likewise got worse.
After Charlene went to the ER with a minor complaint, nobody could find her Daughter, who refused to answer her phone. I was called by my Aunt, who was called by the Hospital, and I flew out to find out what was going on. Her Daughter was ignoring Charlene completely during the day and complained that the stress was too much. The family had been told a lie, that Charlene's daughter had a financial power of attorney to take care of Charlene. Charlene's daughter had gotten Charlene to put her name on her bank account and had begun years of siphoning off her money for her own use. at one point, Charlene would be wandering the streets and her daughter simply did not care and did nothing to keep Charlene safe. a few more citizen complaints were filed against her for abusing Charlene, & when Police picked Charlene up off the streets, Her daughter pretended to be someone else and lied to the police officers, until the officers realized who she was and released Charlene into her custody.
None of Charlene's other family members were made aware of any of this because her daughter took their phone numbers off all her information so doctors. Police & social workers had no way to contact us. Then her daughter moved out of Charlene's home completely and abandoned Charlene with occasional home health care visits, which stopped after her daughter stopped using Charlene's money to pay them.
Charlene had long term care insurance, which paid for home health care, but at some point Home health care workers refused to enter Charlene's house due to unsanitary conditions. Charlene lived in cat feces & urine, which soaked her bed and all her furniture, drapes and walls. Charlene often wandered, penniless and destitute, because her daughter stopped providing her food, and removed Charlene's access from her own bank account. Numerous times, Charlene was picked up by neighbors from wandering in the streets hungry and confused. Her neighbors were feeding her, the local restaurant waitresses were feeding her, even the mailman confronted Charlene's daughter and her daughters only response was "I don't care." The daughter kept going into Charlene's house collecting rent from Charlene's renters and paying the bills, all while Charlene continued to live in filth. Eventually, things came to a head when Charlene was picked up yelling at cars while walking out in traffic. The EMT's refused to release her back into her house because she had no food, and the house was unlivable. Finally Charlene's assigned APS Social worker called me from Charlene's phone and let me know what was happening. My wife & I made arrangements for her home to be professionally cleaned.
| HHSA refused to prosecute, refused to take her daughter, the abuser off of Charlene's trust when Charlene's faculties eroded to the point where she could not make her own decisions. APS & the state fought every effort from Charlene's family to help her. we trie our best to get someone to file charges and get Charlene's affairs back into anyone's hands other than her abuser, but her abuser remains in control of Charlene and we have sacrificed everything in the fight to protect my mom, my home is in foreclosure and & we've run out of funds.
| Hope is in short supply. and we're going to be forced to return Mom back to California because her daughter has all legal control, so after we rescued Mom from the hell her daughter put her in, fairly soon Charlene is going to have to go back where nobody cares, and she will quickly die in that situation.
We don't know where to turn!
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Willing to witness to others, the dangers of dealing with abusers, the signs, your options etc...
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| March 26, 2026 | Tania | 75052 | indianeyes1227@yahoo.com | My father passed away in 2008. He was married at the time to Pat Levandoski his wife). My father's will was the only standing will. Pat apparently started getting ill in 2022 and worsened in 2023. My father's life long neighbors and friends became concerned with Pat. Apparently, one particular neighbor became very interested in Pat. Stephanie Langeland. She apparently talked 3 other neighbors into "doing what's best for Pat" and they all needed to agree to get Pat help and Stephanie would handle everything. So, Jim and Lori (my father's lifelong friends and neighbors) thought they were doing the right by helping Pat. Stephanie had her Attorney Adam Sheridan draw up a trust, POA and much more that handed EVERYTHING Over to Stephanie. My father's house, finances and property. They sat on Pat's porch to get the documents signed. Lori, had to keep repeating and explaining to Pat what she was signing. She was apparently clueless. Literally a month later after signing over everything Pat was committed to a home. She was diagnosed immediately with late on set Alzheimers, dementia and schizophrenia. How could she be coherent to sign anything. Then Stephanie sold the house to her company name. I hired an atty paid $7000 for him to do not take this seriously and all he was stuck on was the fact an Atty was present when she signed the documents, and why would he jeopardize his career? Because he was a friend of Stephanie's and he thought no one would contest. Stephanie told the other neighbors if my brother or I ever tried to contact them to LET HER KNOW ASAP. She never once tried to find any heirs whether on Pat's side or my father's. This woman is NOT a guardian she's a PREDATOR. Stephanie saw a quick and easy money grab. I want my father's legacy back that he worked so hard for with his bare hands. I have been fighting this for a year now. Pat has just passed away on 02/23/26, and I feel my time is running out to try and save anything from my father.
| Don't give up, till the end. I'm not.
| People that claim to care DO NOT. There should be law a that make it mandatory to look for heirs in Michigan. This woman is NOT a guardian she's a PREDATOR.
| To get back my father's home and they honor my fathers will that he created.
| Yes | Yes | Yes | I need help as I am running out of options.
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| May 26, 2023 | Steve | 92223 | smehl1506@aol.com | Hacked computer. Nearly cost us thousands of dollars.
| Received a pop-up notice allegedly from Apple (Apple does NOT send these) stating that my computer was hacked. The notice told me to call a rep. The rep gave his full name and false Apple ID number. (Real Apple reps don't do that). He suggested my bank account may have also been hacked. He asked me to give the toll-free bank member service number, which I did. (Golden 1 Credit Union). He said he would transfer me to a customer service rep at the bank. The person who answered was NOT a customer service rep. He told me my checking account had been hacked for more than $15,000. He said the only way to stop it was to withdraw $15,000 from my account and await further instructions. Fortunately, by that time, I got suspicious. So I visited my branch and talked to the manager. He agreed that this was a scam. I gave the names of the fraudulent agents and their phone numbers to the FTC.
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