THE CAREGIVING CON

How to Spot and Stop in-Home Senior Fraud

By: Rosemary DeCuir-McKown

Narrated by: Rosemary DeCuir-McKown, Vince McKown

The Caregiving Con - How to Spot and Stop In-Home Senior Fraud addresses the billion-dollar problem that afflicts countless vulnerable older adults who have been victims of this crime. Family members are bewildered, outraged and frightened when they discover a loved one whose trust has been placed in an opportunist (whether a relative or outsider) who is neither caring nor giving, but instead is continually taking advantage of the senior.

Whether the person is guilty of sponging or actively pilfering, the fact remains that the relationship is unhealthy and the elder's needs are Too frequently, worried relatives who broach this concern with the older adult often are stunned to be met with anger, denial and even a breakdown in all communications - thus immobilizing advocates and further cementing the con's position as keeper of the treasury.

This book focuses on the psychological reasons that explain why this scam has become a fast-growing phenomenon affecting millions of citizens, explaining how cons and victims bond, and outlining key mistakes that concerned family advocates make in trying to protect their loved one. The author cites case studies from her experience in ridding households of these "guest pests" by sharing with listeners examples of effective techniques (hint - they will seem counterintuitive to one's instincts) necessary for outsmarting charlatans and repositioning themselves as protectors of their loved ones.

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So informative. Author really knows what she’s talking about!

This book is a must read for anyone dealing with a declining senior friend or family member, who is being taken advantage of by either another family member or a random! Rosemary De Cuir I cannot express how utterly impressed and enlightened I am after reading your book. You literally hit every single angle there could possibly be with regard to the subject of elderly abuse. Some of your mind manipulation on dealing with con artists should actually be taught to people in just regular life situations lol. But some of the tips that you give such as securing the home like your parents did or keeping your cool and working an angle with patience, is just priceless advice in a situation such as this. Lord knows we need more people like you in the world, not only in general, but especially in this field. Anybody who in this type of situation, should definitely read this book. It’s literally a step-by-step on how to make sure that your parent or loved one is safe, their assets are safe, their health is being taken care of properly, and that as they decline, people who care and do the right thing have the power!