A cautionary tale of elder abuse and the system that perpetuates it. Two years ago John Wyman's mother Carol walked out of a nursing home in Rockford, Illinois. She had been placed there for the convenience of others, not for her own well-being and had suffered mentally, physically and emotionally. When she ended up at John's home outside of Aspen, Colorado his journey began. Hairdresser by trade, rebel at heart, John took on the challenges of dealing with nursing homes, courts and family members to provide the best possible situation for his mother.
What he experienced woke him up to the inequities and injustices lurking in the systems which have been established to help our older population. He decided to share his story to make us all aware of the catastrophic possibilities that lie in wait if we don't take action to change these systems. A must read for all who may become old.
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I'm glad to see there's a new book out on this subject! Good luck to the author!
ReplyDelete"Against her will" - now doesn't that title fit almost all bad guardianship?
ReplyDeleteWay to go John!!! I am going to order this book in fact I plan to order a stack of books to give to others. The perfect storm is forming. We aren't going away, we refuse to stop shouting out loud about the scheme that is waiting for every person in the USA. Guardianship is an industry, unregulated, unmonitored it's open season all under color of law.
ReplyDeleteMay God Bless you John Wyman for your dedication to your Mother, for your courage and your strength.
Can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeletei agree with sue way to go john good for you in loving memory of your mother a gift that will last forever
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to the author...I hope it becomes a best seller to expose these crimes. Perhaps we have had the misfortune of dealing with the same people in Illinois. This blog may be useful to the author:
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There is much information related to reporting these crimes in Illinois on this blog. here are also links to other informative blogs in Illinois.
I am looking forward to reading the book, and will share with others.
I hope this book sells well and I thank the author for getting the word out.
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading John's book. I give it a 2 thumbs up!
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Awesome book, I'm reading it again for the second time. I'd never heard about adjudication and guardianship before reading this book. The journey with John and his Mother is both horrifing and beautiful. Totally a two thumbs up for this book!
ReplyDeleteThe author; John Howard Wyman has a facebook page for the book and one for himself with contact information.