This helpful book looks at the myths and realities of aging in America and offers tips for recognizing warning signs and symptoms of elder abuse, effective prevention strategies, information about conservatorships, and advance planning resources.
'This book is an asset for anyone involved with or interested in elder mistreatment, or the practical legal resources and solutions available to assist and protect the elder.' -Susan A. Katzen, Elder Law/Estate Planning Attorney
'A compassionate and true-life story that provides perspectives of an aging America and presents the formalities of estate planning and conservatorships.' -Tim Murphy, CPA/Attorney/Professor
'Anyone who has an interest professionally or personally with the complexities of senior abuse and issues will find this book to be a great resource.' -Cliff H. Oilar, President, Back Home Senior Care
'The Con Game artfully mixes conservatorship law with personal experience of the darker side of conservatorship. T. S. Laham's investigation is thorough, and her report is timely. Families caring for a vulnerable loved one will find the content unsettling but invaluable. This book shows conservatorships for The Con Game that it so often becomes.' - Linda Kincaid, MPH, Coalition for Elder & Dependent Adult Rights
'T.S. Laham gives us a powerful step-by-step examination of conservatorship. Thoroughly documented, the process of establishing conservatorship is well defined and gives an insightful look into the role of a conservator model and the resulting aftermath left in its wake.' - Gwen Booze and Karen Anderson, Congress of California Seniors
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