Dementia and Exploitation

with Kimberly Harp,

NaviGuide, United Church Homes

This week on Ask a Naviguide, host Mike Hughes chats with Kimberly Hart, one of our NaviGuides at United Church Homes. Mike and Kimberly discuss the risks of exploitation faced by individuals with dementia and how to protect oneself and loved ones from abuse, neglect, and scams. The conversation emphasizes the importance of regular mental health evaluations, advanced directives, the role of adult protective services in investigating cases of exploitation, and more.

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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Kimberly’s background with dementia care (2:11)
  • The importance of Adult Protective Services (APS) (4:41)
  • How to protect yourself or a loved one with dementia (8:21)
  • The importance of advanced directives (9:46)
  • Financial exploitation and vulnerability (10:47)
  • Encouraging autonomy and normalcy (15:04)
  • Resources for protection (16:58)
  • Advocating for the vulnerable (17:44)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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