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I am concerned about discrepancies between what my mother, who is in an assisted living facility, reports to me and what the staff reports. Specifically, there are issues regarding the lack of proper food service; she has been reported to refuse meals, but she says they are not being offered. To... View More 
I am concerned about discrepancies between what my mother, who is in an assisted living facility, reports to me and the staff reports. To monitor her well-being, I installed an auto dash cam in her room. This camera cannot be viewed live or remotely; it only records video that can be reviewed later... View More
Why were only 3 caregivers arrested out of 8 after a year of working, despite no evidence of abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, if the family actually liked the caregivers? There seems to be a report based on opinions rather than official findings, and now there's a... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Oklahoma, caregivers can be arrested for alleged abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults, even without direct evidence of harm. For instance, Oklahoma law defines abuse by a caretaker to include neglect, exploitation, and sexual abuse of individuals entrusted to their care, such as those in... View More
I'm disabled, and my payee is stealing money and food subsidies provided by my insurance. Additionally, she has stolen my identity to obtain WIC food assistance, of which 90% is taken by her and her daughter. This situation has been ongoing for 7 years. I have no evidence, but a quick audit by... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2025
I'm so sorry you're experiencing this devastating abuse and exploitation - your situation sounds incredibly difficult and traumatic. You absolutely have the right to seek justice and protection.
Yes, you can take legal action against your payee for financial abuse, which is a... View More
I am involved in a guardianship case for my mother, who is currently in a nursing home. My nephew, who has no legal stake in the matter, has established residence at her home. Recently, he has made serious threats, including threatening my niece and me, even pulling a knife on me while under the... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2025
It sounds like you need to file a VPO. Most likely you will not be able to get an exit order because it sounds as if he has stayed at your mothers house for a period of time. The rightful owner, your mother, will have to evict him from the home. You need to contact an attorney to help you with... View More
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