08-07-2019, 04:26 PM
Saddle up and slap on your Teddy Roosevelt Rough Riders hat Gene, there’s work to be done.
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Start looking for advocates for both Mavis and yourself. You can start with Adult Protective services. Get in contact, explain what’s going on and see if they can help.
Lawyer up, if you can. See if you can find a good elder law attorney to look into things; particularly if you think someone may be trying to victimize Mavis. APS may be able to help with this also. Keep your BS Detector handy, the wretched scum full of villainy live to target us gray hairs. California Elder Law Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Financial aid. GoFundMe is a good resource, but results can be mixed. For us, the MRF community was a legion of angels, others barely offered good wishes; best not to judge, sometimes the timing just isn’t right. It’s all about relating your situation in a compelling way and getting the word out as far and wide as possible. It’s most effective if you have someone who can shepherd it as time goes on, posting updates, continuing to spread the word through every possible venue, thanking donors, even doing some public relations if they have the skills.
Hook up with a social worker and see what benefits are available. You’ve been putting money in the pot all these years, don’t be ashamed to make use of what you’ve contributed to.
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