Lobster Rescued; Elders Abuse (USA)

Irene A. Masiello

April 29, 2009

 George, the lobster, age 140, was rescued from a lobster tank in an upscale NYC restaurant onJan. 10, 2009 by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) reported the Associated Press. Acting on a tip, incredibly, PETA was able to save this crustacean from being executed to pamper a palette.

Whether our loved ones have been victimized by guardianship or conservatorship abuse, actual physical abuse, exploitation, neglect, medical, pharmaceutical or legal malfeasance, the result is the same—a beloved person has been deprived of their right to life. We must put our experience and anger to work, we need to re-define the litany of horrific abuses against our family members as violation of human rights and re-introduce the words, “ELDER ABUSE,” as an umbrella phrase covering:

We must put our experience and anger to work, we need to re-define the litany of horrific abuses against our family members as violation of human rights and re-introduce the words, “ELDER ABUSE,” as an umbrella phrase covering:

• elder abuse
  
• elder exploitation
  
• elder neglect
  
• guardianship abuse
  
• conservatorship abuse
  
• undue influence (mentally, emotionally, physically by anyone, e.g.: family, lawyers, probate courts, social services, etc.)
  
• medical, pharmacological and legal malfeasance
  
• breech of fiduciary duty
  
• any of the above that shortens life and wellness
  
• any of the above where cognitive ability is impaired or there is diminishing capacity (visual, mobility, hearing, nutritional infirmities, mental infirmities, intellectual impairment, sensory or social deprivation, etc)
  
• in cases were elders sign documents they are unable to understand and/or EXPLAIN the ramifications of
  
• power of attorney exploitation
  
• any action or inaction by any person including family members and professionals that impacts longevity when the elder has specified their wish to live as long as possible
  

Abridged

SOURCE:   Elites TV - Dickinson,TX,USA

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I am not doing justice to Irene's excellent article.  Please go to source for the full-text.

........  AC

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