MooPig Boomers Against Elder Abuse Department :: "Power of Attorney"

Do You Like Taking Money from a Granny?
Retrieved by Pat Darnell  |  Feb 6, 2014  |  Bryan TX

[Picture LINK] ... She has weathered her share of heartache over the years too; her best friend dying three years after a lightning bolt rendered her physically and mentally incapacitated ...

Yes, insanity has taken over. As if things couldn't get any stranger, abuse never takes a vacation. It seems like bad business follows us around all the days of our lives, from birth to old age. We find ourselves chin deep in rhetorical questions, but do we, as a nation, actually enjoy taking money from Grandma and Grandpa?

Why can't any institution in our system of governance, that includes all groups, not just our Federal and State governments, why can't they ever get it right? I have been around the healthcare business for 15 years and have always known about ugly things that happen to the elderly. I also have met and worked for a few who are rich because of their holdings in healthcare businesses that supposedly cater to the elderly.

The biggest problem the elderly have is whether they will outlive their money or not. Their money is held in many ways, but the question of guardianship when the elderly is incapacitated becomes a thrill ride for the aging. At a time when thrills are not exactly what aged people are seeking, drama picks them as its victims.

When they were young and had to do things for themselves, the elderly usually did not entrust their money to any one else. Also, neither, did most people get an attorney to correct every skirmish, disagreement and argument, nor accident.  In today's dealings there is an entire legal institution of sorts that deals with the elderly and their situations.

What Is a Power of Attorney?

" ... A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone you choose the power to act in your place. In case you ever become mentally incapacitated, you'll need what are known as "durable" powers of attorney for medical care and finances. A durable power of attorney simply means that the document stays in effect if you become incapacitated and unable to handle matters on your own. (Ordinary, or "nondurable," powers of attorney automatically end if the person who makes them loses mental capacity.) (Shae Irving, J.D. retrieved today. LINK) ..."

This tactic in dealing with those who are mentally spent depends on one big assumption: the person who is now in control of the incapacitated elder by durable power of attorney, is not himself mentally incapacitated. That is a big if, because most people are not mentally equipped to handle their own affairs much less the affairs of another.

Each person has a choice to make in their own planning, and it is not an easy task.

The PPJ Gazette | ™ PPJ Gazette™ PPJG ™ PPJ including copyright ©: "Issues are things like Due process, the role of guardian ad litem, Mediation, guardian background checks, guardianship financial authority, ward’s rights–etc. There are maybe 5 or so states to highlight, including New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, Idaho, and Nevada. In New Mexico, insanity has taken over."

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Some of the case histories, in the LINK provided, read like a TV drama episode, but not even that well written. Taking guardianship of elderly people is robbery, and not all that uncommon. Can this abuse continue?

CONCLUSION
The only way abuse of elderly will become a major issue in USA is if a stand up comedian takes an "Elderly Abuse" shtick on the road.

" ... A financial power of attorney can be drafted so that it goes into effect as soon as you sign it. (Many spouses have active financial powers of attorney for each other in case something happens to one of them -- or for when one spouse is out of town.) You should specify that you want your power of attorney to be "durable." If you don't, in most states, it will automatically end if you later become incapacitated.

" ... Or, you can specify that the power of attorney does not go into effect unless a doctor certifies that you have become incapacitated. This is called a "springing" durable power of attorney. It allows you to keep control over your affairs unless and until you become incapacitated, when it springs into effect. Again, you must specify that you want your power of attorney to be "durable." If you don't, in this case, your document will never take effect at all. (Shae Irving, J.D. retrieved today. LINK) ... "

Imagine this: You just had a stroke and are in no position to manage your assets or decide on your personal welfare. Who could do that on your behalf? That would be your spouse, or your adult children. What happens if both parties do not see eye to eye on certain issues? Read more HERE ...

Sounds like good advice, and well, it could happen to anyone to become mentally incapacitated, and our best laid plans can still backfire on us.


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http://ppjg.me/
http://ppjg.me/?s=elder+abuse
http://www.legalzoom.com/power-of-attorney/power-of-attorney-overview.html
http://www.lawdepot.com/contracts/power-of-attorney-forms/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_of_attorney
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Power+of+attorney
http://www.nolo.com/products/plan-your-estate-nest.html
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/durable-financial-power-of-attorney-29936.html
http://seniorsaloud.blogspot.com/2010/04/when-you-are-mentally-incapacitated.html
http://seniorsaloud.blogspot.com/p/about-us.html

MooPig Site Review :: "Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown"

We speak on behalf of all Creation today, to communicate an urgent message that man has gone too far, placing us in the state of survival.
Retrieved by Pat Darnell  |  Nov 14, 2013  |  Bryan TX

EXCERPT | " ...We warned that one day you would not be able to control what you have created. That day is here.
Not heeding warnings from both Nature and the People of the Earth keeps us on the path of self destruction. This self destructive path has led to the Fukushima nuclear crisis, Gulf oil spill, tar sands devastation, pipeline failures, impacts of carbon dioxide emissions and the destruction of ground water through hydraulic fracking, just to name a few. ( admin • October 31, 2013 • LINK ) ..."


Indigenous Elders and Medicine Peoples Council Statement on Fukushima | Indigenous Action Media: EXCERPT  |   " ...We urge the international community, government of Japan and TEPCO to unify efforts to stabilize and re-mediate the nuclear threat posed at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. To ensure that the Japanese government and TEPCO are supported with qualified personnel and information, we urge the inclusion of today’s nuclear experts from around the world to collaborate, advise and provide technical assistance to prevent further radioactive contamination or worse, a nuclear explosion that may have apocalyptic consequences... "

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" ... The People of the Earth understand that the Fukushima nuclear crisis continues to
threaten the future of all life. We understand the full implications of this crisis even with the suppression of information and the filtering of truth by the corporate owned media and Nation States. We strongly urge the media, corporations and Nation States to acknowledge and convey the true facts that threaten us, so that the international community may work together to resolve this crisis, based on the foundation of Truth. (ibid.)... "









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http://www.indigenousaction.org/indigenous-elders-and-medicine-peoples-council-statement-on-fukushima/

MooPig Report from the Middle :: "Sage Advice for the Uninitiated"

Please Read This
Retrieved by Pat Darnell  |  Nov 14, 2013  |  Bryan TX

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Sex Advice from a 98-Year-Old - Esquire - Esquire: EXCERPT  | ...
"Did you have lots of boyfriends growing up in the 1930s?

I never had boyfriend trouble. I always had plenty of guys. Always.

You've been married three times. Tell me about the first.

Oh, Christ. The first time was right after I graduated from prep school. I was seventeen years old—what did I know about living? Nothing. He wasn't for me but I married him anyway. I didn't know any better. I had my kids with him, so it was worth it. Then I divorced him. Then someone fixed me up with a man from Chattanooga. He was the cheapest son of a bitch that ever lived. So I divorced him, too. ... "

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Continue Reading Interview HERE:

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See also: COMMENTS below article ... EXCERPT  |  Dewey Gaedcke · UT Austin

" ... To all the people who use the word "slut" to deride to a woman, I'd like to say that I'd prefer a partner who's in her body and shamelessly knows what she wants over some incredibly narrow minded and self-righteous "thinker" who cannot see beyond the really nonsensical stereotypes they had crammed into their vulnerable minds when they were 6 years old---women have the same rights to explore, experiment and discover their preferences as men do and anyone who believes differently has really rigid thinking skills---and with regard to "home-wrecker", it's the husband who has the agreement with his wife---to imagine that the home/relationship was intact and loving up and until he cheated is just more really simplistic and narrow thinking---not to mention ignoring the crazy shit his wife may be doing to which our surface oriented culture has no label to describe or even recognize---dynamics between people are incredibly complex and if you cant move beyond black and white thinking, spend some time looking at yourself and see what's going on with that... "

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_____________________Reference
http://www.esquire.com/women/advice-98-year-old?click=smart&kw=ist&src=smart&mag=ESQ&link=http://www.esquire.com/women/advice-98-year-old
http://www.utne.com/politics/elderly-population-expansion.aspx#axzz2kfuRdAd5
http://moopigwisdom.blogspot.com/2011/12/why-science-fiction-writers-are-like.html
http://io9.com/5856158/why-science-fiction-writers-are-like-porn-stars

One Day at the Middle School Bizarre...

From: Lori Spaeny
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 3:35 PM
To: Jason Thomas
Subject:

This letter was sent to the principals office after a middle school had sponsored a luncheon for the elderly. An old lady had received a new radio at the lunch as a door prize, and was writing to say thank you. This story is a credit to all human kind. Forward to anyone you know who might need a lift today!

Dear Faculty and Students,
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent senior citizens' luncheon. I am 84 years old and live at an assisted home for the aged. All of my family has passed away. I am all alone now and it's nice to know someone is thinking of me. God bless you for your kindness to an old forgotten lady. My roommate is 95 and always had her own radio. Before I received this one, she would never let me listen to hers, even when she was napping. The other day, her radio fell off the night stand and broke into a lot of little pieces. It was awful and she was in tears. She asked if she could listen to mine, and finally I could say to that stingy bitch, fuck you.

Thank you for that opportunity.

Sincerely,
Agnes

[thanks to Dan of the Century, tile]