When Jacci Perry-Ryan’s father fell and broke a hip, she did what most adult children do. She hired a home healthcare agency, trusting that their caregivers had been thoroughly vetted. After all, they were taking care of vulnerable elder people. But nothing could have been further from the truth. In fact, an unscrupulous caregiver manipulated her father out of thousands of dollars. And this is a common occurrence… Find Out More
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Jacklyn Ryan and Terry have a discussion about her book, ‘CareGivers ScareTakers’ on Episode #126: With an aging population how can adult children protect their parents from physical & financial abuse?
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In this episode: Jaclyn Ryan talks about her experiences in dealing with caregivers for her aging father. From emotional manipulation to financial abuse, it’s all part of the caregiver experience Caring for a loved on is a rocky road both financially and emotionally. Add in a hired caregiver, who may or may not pass a background check, and you have a situation that can go haywire quickly.
Listen to the full podcast on Spotify’s ‘Amazing People Amazing Things with Chuck Tuck’. TOPIC: “Do You Know Who’s Watching Your Parent?”
Chanel 40/29 News Anchor, Allison Wise highlights Jacklyn “Jacci” Ryan’s book and mission to be an advocate for seniors.
The report highlights: Nearly two million Americans over 65 years old have injured, exploited or mistreated by a caregiver, according to the National Center for Elder Abuse. Families struggled to find dependable care and the case is true nationwide and in Arkansas, according to author Jacklyn Ryan. In her book, “CareGivers and ScareTakers” she reveals true stories that exposes fraud and manipulation by unscrupulous caregivers.
Ryan also focuses on education by providing resources, tips on hiring and managing a caregiver and some basic estate planning questions.
She’s also working with state lawmakers to push for legislation for stricter laws around background checks for caretakers and better regulation is needed for in-home care agencies.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th is to encourage others to pay greater attention to the well-being of our seniors.
Keeping Loved Ones Safe from Scaretakers | CHATTING WITH BETSY
There are many wonderful caretakers from agencies, but there are those who will take advantage of an elderly person. It is not entirely uncommon to see a caretaker from an agency turn the patient against their family and steal their assets. Jacklyn Ryan provides suggestions to people looking into caregiving agencies for a loved one. Interview at least three agencies, interview individual caretakers and ask if the possibility of an administrator home check-in is possible. By taking these steps it is more likely that you will find a caretaker who will look after the well-being of your loved one. She also suggests that you plan ahead so that if an emergency happens everyone is prepared. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keeping-loved-ones-safe-from-scaretakers/id1498612085?i=1000568462781
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Season 8 kicks off with episode 80 – a MUST LISTEN to show featuring JACKLYN RYAN – a sought-after speaker, consultant, workshop presenter, and best-selling author of the gut-wrenching book, “CareGivers, ScareTakers – Exposing Fraud In Senior Care”. With an aging population, families are struggling with dependable, trusted care. This process is riddled with problems. What can adult children do to protect their parents from abuse and financial theft and also protect their inheritance and peace of mind from unscrupulous caregivers?
We covered the following topics and more: *How to better prepare when you enter the “wormhole of healthcare”, *The Actions You Can Take to Safeguard Your Family, *Inheritance and Expose the Scammers. *Don’t wait for a Crisis to happen! Prepare YOUR OWN Care Ahead of Time. *We neglect to make a plan for our own care when we can no longer care for ourselves. *Make a Plan and Put it in Writing. • Discover resources, how to research and reviews on agencies and caregivers.
A nation is judged by the way it treats its most vulnerable. Which makes Jacklyn Perry Ryan’s new book, “CareGivers ScareTakers: Exposing Fraud in Senior Care,” important. It is inspired by the mistreatment of her father by a so-called “caregiver” and the discovery … Read More.
Now go out into the world and treat everyone you meet exactly like you want them to treat you.
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Mike Masterson is a longtime Arkansas journalist, was editor of three Arkansas dailies and headed the master’s journalism program at Ohio State University. Email him at mmasterson@arkansasonline.com
Pursuing World Elder Abuse Awareness
Working with Washington County, Arkansas’ Judge Patrick Deakins to pursue stronger support for seniors through WEADD. More information about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and it’s accomplishments here – WEAAD.
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Jacci has taken this life experience and is working on getting better laws in her state for the safety of all vulnerable people. She is collaborating with legislators, nurses, and law enforcement agencies. Raising the Bar on Caregivers will Raise the Bar on the Quality of Care. Find out more in her book, CareGivers ScareTakers, which relays true stories you can learn from and an interview questionnaire for questions you should ask an agency or an independent caregiver. -Interviewed by Gail Kraft of The Impowering Process Podcast
Jacklyn Ryan provides suggestions to people looking into caregiving agencies for a loved one. Interview at least three agencies, interview individual caretakers and ask if the possibility of an administrator home check-in is possible. By taking these steps it is more likely that you will find a caretaker who will look after the well-being of your loved one. She also suggests that you plan ahead so that if an emergency happens everyone is prepared. -Interviewed by Betsy Wurzel of Passionate World Talk Radio [Podcast Link]
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