Abusive Care Givers

"I have a home health aide who cooks for me because I live alone and I can't cook for myself anymore. Her cooking is so bad that sometimes I can't eat what she makes. She hits me. I'm afraid to tell anyone because the agency never does anything about it when my friends complain about their aides. I'm afraid no one will believe me. If I report her and she finds out, she'll hurt me more. I don't know what to do."

No one should be abused, physically or verbally, by anyone, including family members or care-givers. Everyone has the right to feel safe and secure in their own home. If you or someone you know is being abused in any way, report it. Everyone has the right to be protected.

WHO CARES:

• YOUR LOCAL POLICE, SHERIFF'S OFFICE, OR STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL
• YOUR STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGING
• U.S. ADMINISTRATION ON AGING

Sources:Federal Trade Commission