PROTECT YOUR ELDERLY LOVED ONES!
Do you remember the ‘80s movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”? In it, actress Edie McClurg played Grace — the sweet assistant who balanced out the egotistical Principal Rooney. Grace was a fan favorite, but the real story of McClurg’s life isn’t as cheerful as it appeared on-screen. Recently, the New York Post revealed that McClurg, who’s now in her late 70s and suffering from dementia, was a victim of elder abuse. Allegedly, a “longtime friend” has been taking advantage of her confusion to live with her rent-free, assault her caretakers, and even convince her to marry him — all in the hopes of accessing her assets. This sad situation is all too common. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, approximately 6 million cases of abuse were reported in 2010. That means about 10% of the entire senior population reported an abusive situation or predatory behavior. 3 Ways to Spot Financial Predators
moves in with your loved one, that’s a big red flag! You should also be concerned if they’re suddenly purchasing a lot of expensive, flashy items or missing cherished heirlooms. These changes can indicate financial abuse. 2. If possible, check their estate planning documents, bank accounts, and credit cards. If your loved one is being manipulated, they may make sudden changes to their will or power of attorney, start racking up credit card debt, or have strange charges to their bank accounts or credit cards. 3. Watch for signs of depression, fear, and anxiety. Your loved one may suspect someone is using them but be afraid to speak out. If their mental health starts to decline, look into elder abuse (financial, emotional, or physical) as a potential cause. What happened to Edie McClurg can happen to anyone. If you suspect your loved one is being abused, alert the authorities and call our team. Our seasoned elder law attorneys know how to protect seniors from predatory situations, and they can offer the guidance and advice you need.
Your elderly loved ones may be at risk. To protect them from financial predators, take these three actions today.
1. Look for changes in your loved one’s home and living situation. If a “new best friend” comes out of the woodwork and
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MICHELE’S RECIPE CORNER
PUMPKIN PIE PARFAITS
I couldn’t have designed a more perfect couple to purchase our beautiful home. The couple reminded both Robert and I of ourselves 42 years ago and even had a 2-year-old little boy and 3-month-old baby girl in tow. After just one conversation, I could tell how much they adored the house and see how committed they were to maintaining it just as it was. Thanks to John’s professionalism, knowledge, and experience, the closing process was stress-free. John explained it all step by step and made the emotional moment simple. Just months after putting our house up for sale, we’re on our way to Jupiter Farms, where a wonderful four-bedroom ranch house is waiting for us. There is plenty of room there for all five of our grandchildren to visit. The backyard adjoins a horse stable and is perfect for a big flower garden. I’m already looking forward to getting my hands dirty. We can’t thank John and his team enough for making our retirement dream a reality. We were so impressed that we plan to recommend John to everyone we know.
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These parfaits are an easy fall dessert everyone can make!
INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg • 1/8 tsp ground cloves • 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies • 8 oz whipped topping
• 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix • 2 cups cold milk • 15-oz can pumpkin purée • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. 2. In a blender or food processor, crush vanilla sandwich cookies into crumbs. 3. In small jars or glasses, place cookie crumbs on bottom, then pumpkin mixture, then whipped topping. Repeat these layers twice and end with cookie crumbs. 4. Chill until ready to serve!
Cheers,
-Iris & Robert Casciani
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