Elder abuse can happen to anyone, even your parents. How to prevent it. | Jane Walsh | TEDxMileHigh
Elder crime is shockingly prevalent: one in ten adults over 60 will be abused in their lifetime. It could be physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. Often at the hands of family members. Every day, seniors fall prey to fraud & financial abuse. They’ve spent decades carefully saving, only to have their nest egg wiped out, sometimes in hours. It’s a low-risk crime, it’s lucrative, and it’s often unreported. Senior Deputy District Attorney Jane Walsh explains how the legal system can change to accommodate elderly victims and what YOU can do to protect your parents, grandparents, and neighbors from elder crime. Jane Walsh has worked as an attorney in Scotland, England & Wales, and Colorado. In Boulder, she established the Community Protection Division of the District Attorney's office. She prosecuted cases involving elderly victims, people with disabilities, and immigrants. Through this work, she became involved in legislative efforts to protect vulnerable victims. In Denver, as a Senior Deputy, she is Director of Elder and At-Risk Protection. When we’re not in a pandemic, she plays Irish fiddle music in bars around Colorado. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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Nursing Homes are virtual prisons that exploit the aged, I respect people that care for their aged parents, my Mother suffered a serious Stroke and I cared for her for 12 plus years, she didn’t deserve to be dumped in a Nursing Home like her Doctors advised, I’m glad I challenged Her doctors advice..
@nimashah3
2 жыл бұрын
Hats off to you 💕
@cadlac1533
2 жыл бұрын
What a great supporter you are. No place like home. Stay strong stay safe . Much 💕 💕 from Minnesota.
@cadlac1533
2 жыл бұрын
Have you read Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor ‘s Book , whole Brain Living yet? Might be helping your family a bit . Thanks for your perspective.
@jordanmahonytheblindworld8483
2 жыл бұрын
Fair play to you because I don’t like medical homes if anything if you have an elderly parent grandparent they’re more likely to be abused and mistreated in a home for the elderly suppose at home for the elderly
@AV-bt3hi
2 жыл бұрын
God Bless You!
I have experience this first hand with my grandmother who was abused by her daughter as a social worker I did everything in my power to get her away from my Aunt but my grandmother was afraid and Untrained social workers did not pick up on my aunts abusive tactics and manipulation of my grandmother. I never thought I would experience this in my life but I am becoming an advocate for the elderly and special needs.
@christinamatzen4214
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry that happened to her, Dawnique. I’ll never forget the night I found out my mom had gotten replacement debit cards and credit cards to my grandmothers accounts and were using them like they were her own. Grandma couldn’t see her bills to know something was amiss and mom did all her banking for her. It’s been 20 years and Grandma is gone and it still breaks my heart and makes it hard for me to look my mom in the eyes anymore.
@joannajamerson35
2 жыл бұрын
It's absolutely awful. We should ALL take care of each other.
@calinoire
2 жыл бұрын
@@christinamatzen4214 wow! My grandma had my mom price check things in the store because she knew my aunt was misusing money. I’m sorry you had to experience that! It’s awful that it was your mom, it would be hard to look at her as well. I didn’t know this was so common. It needs to better laws to protect the elderly from their own children.
@karliann1
2 жыл бұрын
My dad is being financially abused by my 25 yr old daughter and her boyfriend of 10 yrs. This has been getting worse since 2016. He didn't want help but now I'm calling adults protection services. Enough is enough he is almost broke my heart hurts for him Im now estranged from my daughter.
Hanging up the phone 📱 when being asked for money 💰 is a good habit, only send money 💰 to people you have researched to some extent, elder abuse is a despicable act that should be punished harshly.
@sleepsmartsmashstress8705
2 жыл бұрын
Hanging up the phone is very hard for THE LONELY They even welcome SPAM
I'm honestly just here to see how many times Chris-Chan is mentioned.
@americasmostwantedhater
2 жыл бұрын
seriously i thought that’s what this video was about
@jdenino6022
2 жыл бұрын
🤮
Chris-Chan thing just happened and now this, crazy coincidence
@sleepsmartsmashstress8705
2 жыл бұрын
crazy coincidence
@iloveyou12346810
2 жыл бұрын
There’s no such thing as a coincidence
@MatrixEvolution17
2 жыл бұрын
We'll reach a day when someone gives a TedTalk on chris chan
@sadkiwi_i
2 жыл бұрын
@@MatrixEvolution17 I'm really looking forward to that
@KH0LRA
2 жыл бұрын
IKRRRRR 💀
The most vicious crime of all occurs when a clergy, priest, minister, Iman or Rabbi etc. uses their religious position to personally scam money out of unsuspecting seniors for their own self gain. NYC is a haven for criminals who get away with this despicable behavior. I have not found a resource to help my dad and expose these unscrupulous clergy. In my fathers case a very well-known clergy.
@whitelotuscartel8376
2 жыл бұрын
They do it to everyone and then target and gang stalk them.
@whitelotuscartel8376
2 жыл бұрын
So is Vancouver WA
My mom has Alzheimer’s and my sisters narcissist behavior can be seen as Abusive in how she talks to my mom and make her cry sometimes. Her patience can be so ridiculous.
@hampsonmealey
2 жыл бұрын
Not even sure what you are tying to say tbh
@CleAnthony
2 жыл бұрын
@@hampsonmealey You sound like her sister
@REGjr
2 жыл бұрын
Get ready for that narcissistic behavior to be seen again when your sister is the only one mentioned in the will she’s probably already coerced through undue influence. Your sister didn’t end up a narcissist on your mother’s watch by accident but whatever I’m just telling you something I wish I didn’t know as well as I do - - you need to find a diplomatic way to keep your sister from getting power of attorney and be the one to advocate for your mother’s Interest and protection as well as your own
unfortunately this happened before my great grandmother passed. She had a caregiver that took advantage of her and stole $1000-$2,000 of products she didn't buy or need. It was sad to see an older woman who knows better to take advantage of my 93 year old grandmother. So I came to work as her caregiver, but eventually I wouldn't be able to due to school. My grandmother and mother didn't trust caregivers much anymore so the idea of a nursing home was better than a stranger going to her home.
Just watch “I care a lot,” it’s super scary. I keep asking my nearly disabled dad to move in with me, he refuses. I’m afraid someone’s gonna get him in a bad way. Nothing I can do as I live too far away.
@christinamatzen4214
2 жыл бұрын
Can you move closer?
@angelg.s.1053
2 жыл бұрын
@@christinamatzen4214 I can’t
"Low risk crime and it's very lucrative." I needed to be reminded that I probably have lost some cognitive decline. "Grooming..." I know what that is - but, I did not see it happening, again. I need a "fail save' plan.
If you're reading this I'm praying something amazing happens for you today. 🙏🏻❤
Sharing, Justice and Peace for All
Shame on people who exploit the elderly.
@dianaboughner7977
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Now if the justice system would bring justice to this type of crime then there would be some type of hesitation to commit these crimes.
I can't do anything but cry, I was hurt today by my daughter, my foot is broke and my leg and body hurt. I'm angry and have been for a long time . I knew when she threw me off the porch today I have to get out. I used to think she was my best friend now I think she was just using me to get her way... I'm saying this for ppl to get out anyway you can. May God bless you all
Amen. The difficulty lies in the fact that if the abuser is a family member like a son, the senior may be in denial and refuse help as they are protective of their abuser. In this current situation in our family, what is the best course of action. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
So if we believe one of these financial exploitations is happening to an elderly person, who do we report it to?
@dianaboughner7977
2 жыл бұрын
Without factual evidence this will not be addressed. You could seek advice on how to get this factual evidence from the police as you report this crime or go to a senior advocate and ask for their advice on how to proceed.
@garrydolley
2 жыл бұрын
@@dianaboughner7977 OK thank you!!
Elder crime: megachurches and phone scams
You are right, they will steal from you, when you report them, they tell the law you gave it to them, and he walks laughing at you, who's going to take an old woman's word over a young person? So she just learns to let it go and they keep stealing, can't report things anymore...sad.
@hampsonmealey
2 жыл бұрын
Stop hoarding it all then!
@joannphillips2469
2 жыл бұрын
@@hampsonmealey you must be one of those that thinks the world owes you, they don't!
I have seen every one of these scenarios with clients over the years! It’s so sad, but nursing homes are worse! We need a culture where we respect our elders and value their knowledge and experience. 🧐
Elder abuse rarely happens in three or four generation households. Making your children feel so indifferent towards you that they put you in some old people's prison called a nursing home is the leading cause of elder abuse. Take care of your family, and your family will take care of you.
@archenema6792
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dimitris_Half Apparently, you have difficulty understanding the word "rarely".
@christinamatzen4214
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dimitris_Half I’ve spent 17 years in law enforcement and I wish you were wrong but you’re not.
@karazu121
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dimitris_Half Of course it can happen anywhere, nobody is denying that, his point is that it is LESS LIKELY to happen, is that so hard to understand?
My oldest SON WAS AND IS MY ABUSER. IM 61 YEARS OLD.
@gmxealot6236
2 жыл бұрын
Go to the police?
@lululemonbar9110
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know where you are but call 211 it’s a resource line for crisis referrals. 🙏
@GlasSlipr
2 жыл бұрын
Gramma YOU ARE AFRAID HE WILL KNOW I understand u must be careful are you handicapped? Do U live With people? I will check back in for U
@GlasSlipr
2 жыл бұрын
If you can get to safety for a few hrs. In 1 week like to set this up asap so u feel comfortable Just let me know something! Hold tight!
I agree that the concept of elder abuse is sad. I would not want to lose money to a scammer in my elderly years, or any time. Also, when I first read the title, I remember mistakenly inferring that "elder abuse" meant being abused by an elder, not an elderly person being abused.
Someone show Chris-chan
@MatrixEvolution17
2 жыл бұрын
you don't wanna know
@zenmkultra
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dimitris_Half No
@mackt6482
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dimitris_Half Freud was right
It's to bad! So we have to do something, but I don't know what to do.
So very sad. 😢❤️🙏
@sleepsmartsmashstress8705
2 жыл бұрын
very sad
Rain water dropping on land helps living beings whereas dropping on sea is just circulating the water between sky and sea, likewise person with goal moving towards new heights, others are just passing time between day and night. 😊
Well presented 😁👍🏻
Thank you for opening my eyes and educating me on this important topic.
I witnessed elder abuse in a store in Japan. The security guard who also seemed to witness it did nothing. I talked to the man who had abused his mother outside the store but he was non-commital. Claimed not to have done anything. I realized I would have to call the police soon, then explain in my third language what I had seen, and hope the man would not make a counter claim. All the while knowing, that he and his family would go home and the abuse would continue. It was disheartening.
It sure can... but what if they abused you your entire life?
@ICouldntThink0faName
2 жыл бұрын
Then the nursing home is their just reward.
@karazu121
2 жыл бұрын
My dad abused me physically and emotionally until I was 19, I will never forgive him, I hate him but I would never abuse him because I would end up becoming just like my dad. I just completely cut contact with him, he's on his own now.
Great video sis
Great video
need to know how to fix/overcome since I've already experienced it
@unfailingcolt8928
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry to hear this.
I usually find myself watching Ted Talks to seek guidance when I lose some direction in my life choices but this time is different; I'm here because I need answers about Chris Chan and why he could possibly -do such a thing-
@christinamatzen4214
2 жыл бұрын
Who is Chris Chan?
@KH0LRA
2 жыл бұрын
@@christinamatzen4214 arguably the most documented person in the internet. a tragic tale to say the least. *explore at your own caution.*
I just love this video it has helped me out so much today thank you
Thx for bringing ip this HORRIFIC ON GOING CRIME AGAINST BUMANITY
Disrespect for our elders is cruel and short-sighted, like our financial system.
OH MY GOSH !!!
chris chan.
I am currently experiencing terrible abuse from family due to probate, how can I connect with an advocate. Thanks
Aren't you tell that to New York Michigan Pennsylvania New Jersey and all the other states that put positive flu and covid right back into these elderly care facilities!! They are complicit and I believe they obviously did this knowingly therefore yeah they should be charged with manslaughter or even a more serious crime
Vote for Larry Elder for California Governor!!!!
My husband tried to call 911 to say I was trying to k&ll him . I am not
ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO BELIEVE.
日本語字幕付きでお願いします Please include Japanese subtitles 🙏
jane walsh? mary lee walsh? what alive to be in this timeline.
Tkank you very much good nigth ok y like ingles
I envy the people in the comments who have no idea why Chris Chan is related to this video
Something something Chris-Chan.
Literally came here to see the Chris Chan comments
@biomuseum6645
2 жыл бұрын
Same XDDDD
I come from Vietnam
Invite BTS. a TEDx from the guys please💜
الحمد لله علي نعمة الإسلام
Even TED is talking about Chris Chan XDDDDDDDDDD
Hi everybody
It’s all just karma
Can’t happen to the youth.
Pliz tell me my husband hi was ,I don't veyar which payest I don't no hi was missing my eye everyday came back my life
Hello
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Which accent is this?
Tell me in Hindi language Pliz I can't andasand
It’s happening to Biden right now
blah blah blah court court court
Biden
So why is Joe Biden the president? He’s too old.
@havanadaurcy1321
Жыл бұрын
And here is an example, Donnie Drumph is 75