About Alzheimer's Disease: Mickey Rooney and Elder Abuse

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease Riveting testimony by 90 year old Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney earlier this month to the US Senate Special Committee on Aging highlighted our country's growing elder abuse crisis. Since people with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias are especially vulnerable, I thought it was time to devote another weekly newsletter to this emotional and tragic topic. A few compelling minutes of Rooney's testimony may be viewed here. Six Types of Elder Abuse Of the six most commonly described types of elder abuse, Rooney appears to have been a victim of several. His testimony included references to "exploitation, manipulation, and emotional blackmail... Read more See More About:  elder abuse  types of abuse  help for victims Elder Financial Abuse and Undue Influence While Mickey Rooney's alleged financial losses at the hands of his eighth wife and stepson totalled $400,000, even small amounts may be equally devastating to elders ... Read more See More About:  legal issues  family issues  health care proxy Understanding Elder Abuse As Rooney's case illustrates, unfortunately elder abuse is all too often a family affair... Read more Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Is it normal to lose your keys, or is it a symptom of Alzheimer's? Does a person exhibit different symptoms at different stages of the disease? While each person with Alzheimer's is unique, there are some trademark symptoms that occur as the disease progresses. Alzheimer's Disease Ads Elderly Caregiver Alzheimers Dementia Care Old Age Dementia Dementia Caregiving Featured Articles Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement