CA Woman Fights Against Financial Elder Abuse
A Los Angeles woman is taking matters into her own hands by testifying for a new bill in Sacramento after her mother was the victim of financial elder abuse.
According to the Topanga Messenger, Liz Sanders, of Woodland Hills, is hoping that the new bill, which would put new regulations for the issuance of "signature stamps", will help prevent other elder individuals from becoming victimized.
Sanders' mother, Bette Isenberg who died last year at the age of 82, was bedridden and needed to receive constant care and therefore, had a caregiver named Helen Wofford. Unfortunately, the caregiver financially abused the elderly woman by using signature stamps to "cash checks, drain her bank account and access her life insurance fund". On top of this, the caregiver utilized the stamps to add herself to the elderly woman's Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue accounts and proceeded to charge over $80,000. Although Wofford was convicted and sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison, Sanders believes there could be others out there, entrusting their care to a person who may not have the best intentions.
If someone you know is a resident at a nursing home or has a caregiver, it is imperative that you learn the signs of elder abuse and stay in constant communication with your friend or loved one. If you suspect or have witnessed elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys today.
According to the Topanga Messenger, Liz Sanders, of Woodland Hills, is hoping that the new bill, which would put new regulations for the issuance of "signature stamps", will help prevent other elder individuals from becoming victimized.
Sanders' mother, Bette Isenberg who died last year at the age of 82, was bedridden and needed to receive constant care and therefore, had a caregiver named Helen Wofford. Unfortunately, the caregiver financially abused the elderly woman by using signature stamps to "cash checks, drain her bank account and access her life insurance fund". On top of this, the caregiver utilized the stamps to add herself to the elderly woman's Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue accounts and proceeded to charge over $80,000. Although Wofford was convicted and sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison, Sanders believes there could be others out there, entrusting their care to a person who may not have the best intentions.
If someone you know is a resident at a nursing home or has a caregiver, it is imperative that you learn the signs of elder abuse and stay in constant communication with your friend or loved one. If you suspect or have witnessed elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys today.
