Category Archives: abusive relationships

Doing the Right Thing

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Sue Salach

Recently I’ve had some challenges with the negative behaviors and attitudes of a handful of other people. I usually like to refer to these challenges as “opportunities for making better choices”. This little twist of the phrase makes me feel … Continue reading →

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Recognize the Signs of Elder Abuse – Guest Post by Dave Singleton

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Sue Salach

It’s as growing and widespread a problem as it is under-reported and complicated. I’m speaking about elder abuse, which is an epidemic in our country. Why is it under-reported? Many cases involve family or elders in a close relationship with … Continue reading →

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Preventing and Reacting to Elder Abuse

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Sue Salach

Just over a week ago, the Chicago Sun-Times reported on another senior citizen that was almost a victim of a financial exploitation scam.  Convinced the person on the other end of the phone was her grandchild, a KaneCounty grandmother was … Continue reading →

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Stealing from the elderly – that’s just wrong!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Sue Salach

Over the past few weeks I’ve been working with local authorities and a few financial institutions on Financial Exploitation of the Elder and lo and behold, here we are again this morning reading the headline of the local paper entitled … Continue reading →

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Living with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Sue Salach

I’m sure that at some point in life we’ve all dealt with these kinds of personalities, On one hand this person seems nice, friendly and a great person to hang with. Then the very next minute they turn into Dr. … Continue reading →

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Help! My sister has kidnapped my elderly parent

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Sue Salach

In my line of work helping caregivers who are caring for an elderly loved one, I hear all kinds of tragic stories against the elderly that mirror this one in Birmingham, AL. From those whose parents who have dementia and have … Continue reading →

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Am I going to see you on “Snapped”

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sue Salach

Each year, approximately 16,000 people are murdered in the United States. 7% of the killers are female.* Who are these women and what drives them to kill? Have you ever seen the show “Snapped?” This show is creepy. To see … Continue reading →

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