Give The Gift of Awareness & Show You Care
"show how you care...make them aware."
~John Bradshaw, New York Times best-selling author:
Bradshaw On: The Family, Healing the Shame that Binds You, Homecoming and Creating Love
Studies estimate that 50% of elderly American are victims of financial exploitation while only 4% to 15% case are ever reported. Financial swindles are one of the fastest growing forms of abuse of the elderly according to NCEA.
An example of fraud is the situation where one influences a testator that another relative has stirred up trouble....statements.
Financial exploitation should be considered if the patient has suddenly transferred assets to a family member.
John 8:32 "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
1 Corinthians 13:12-13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
Romans 13:8 "Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another."Leviticus 19:32 "Rise in the presense of the aged, show respect for the elderly."
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17 "For the sake of respect, honor, veneration and indeed pride is said to be of ... superiors like the father and mother, and in cleanliness, simplicity, and nonviolence."Pindar (522 BC - 443 BC) A graceful and honorable old age is the childhood of immortality.
Carol Matthau There is no old age. There is, as there always was, just you.Booth Tarkington (1869 - 1946) "Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age."
Gloria Pitzer About the only thing that comes to us without effort is old age."Make wisdom your provision for the journey from youth to old age, for it is a more certain support than all other possessions."
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The author, Irene A. Masiello, is a NYC-based magazine columnist, writing on various topics, particularly, spiritual development & personal empowerment. She’s also a member of the Elder Justice Coalition. In memory of her late father, a portion of her proceeds from this book will be donated to support elder justice.
Deception, corruption, exploitation and manipulation collide in a heart-wrenching story of an infirm, 80-year-old man with Alzheimer’s
who was taken from his family, stripped of his assets and exploited despite the pleas of his next of kin. What makes this story even
more compelling? It's not fiction.
Readers view the actual forensic report of a victim of elder abuse & exploitation in this compelling true story told through the
eyes of a courageous daughter. Circumstances unfold outrageously leading to the unimaginable while shocking obstacles hinder
a remarkable effort to save a parent.
This powerful, provocative narrative conveys awareness inviting reader participation through self-contained reality writing
urging enactment of the Elder Justice Act now before both Houses of Congress. It’s an amazing plea advocating
action to safe-guard our aging population. Join a movement to help STOP ELDER ABUSE NOW by tearing out petitions
and letters inside this proactive reality writing book.
“Paradise Costs is a riveting wake-up call for anyone faced with caring for elderly loved ones, including
78 million ‘at risk’ Baby Boomers. It's a gripping true story told through the eyes of a courageous
daughter, who demonstrates how ordinary circumstances can twist and turn into an extraordinary
chain of events--leading to unthinkable crimes.
“Through this compelling and cautionary page-turner, Irene Masiello encounters unforeseen issues
and obstacles during her remarkable effort to save her beloved father, just one of way too many seniors
who fall between the cracks of our outdated and failing eldercare system.
“By exemplifying the outrage that so many have experienced, Paradise Costs compels the reader to
demand respect and honor for our senior citizens--and instills determination to help spread support
for the Elder Justice Act.” ~Jacqueline Marcell, author of Elder Rage &
host of Coping with Care-giving radio show.
"Paradise Costs is a compelling journey through the scripts and tapes of the past into a dysfunctional
family dynamic to which many of us can relate. More than a story of personal tragedy and triumph,
this is a call to concrete action in support of the Elder Justice Act. Irene Masiello's reality writing
creates a simple and efficient way to take a pro-active stance against elder abuse and exploitation."
~John Bradshaw, New York Times best-selling author:
Bradshaw On: The Family, Healing the Shame that Binds You, Homecoming and Creating Love
Paradise Costs is politically and environmentally correct.
It's: in large print
printed on recycled paper
Hi Irene,
Thank you for the opportunity to tell Bill's story. I saw it posted. The world needs to know what "they" did to him. Deliberate acts, when he was too sick and helpness to prevent it. Knowing what my family has gone through for the last several years, I often feel a sense of panic in thinking who's next? I need to help stop it.
A friend told me she handed out 16 reality writing kits today. She took along a copy of your book I gave to her as a Christmas gift. The group was very interested, she said.
My daughter-in-law, a nurse, is handing out some to co-workers and elder centers, etc.
WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!!!!!!!!
Take care,
Dear Irene,
Received your e-mail through the NASGA e-list. I’m in the middle of a court battle for my mother’s freedom today and hope to spend more time with your site soon. Thank you for a great-t-t-t-t resource!
Linda
Friends, an attorney who is a federal agent told me that having federal legislation deem the elderly as a special group of citizens--the way civil rights workers are--would qualify them for special protection
at federal level.
Perhaps, I am ill informed but I thought we are still protected to enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
Ditto, Irene. We see so much ugliness that we need to keep in mind those whose hearts are good. Thank you for sharing. I've ordered your book and can't wait to read it.
Peace and good will to all!!!
--
Sharon Denney
Seattle, WA
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