Adult family homes are springing up all over the nation. They have become more plentiful than Starbucks stores. But the explosive growth, fueled by profiteers and a lack of careful state regulation, is leaving thousands of people vulnerable to harm......By Bob DeMarco
High quality care facilities for persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease often have waiting lists. As a result, spouses often look to adult family homes as an alternative. A good idea in principle, it opens the door for con-artists and greedy thieves to exploit our most vulnerable citizens.
You can read the in depth story here. Or watch the video below. Make sure you put something soft in your hand to throw against the wall.
If you know someone in or considering an Adult Family Home share this. Better safe than sorry.
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Bob DeMarco is the editor of the Alzheimer's Reading Room and an Alzheimer's caregiver. Bob has written more than 1,200 articles with more than 9,000 links on the Internet. Bob resides in Delray Beach, FL.
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