Crimes Against Seniors
We all need to be extremely cautious who you bring into your home. Some caregivers have criminal records and must be avoided at all costs.
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, there are over 66,000 reports of elder abuse in California alone annually. Due to the growing number of fraud cases against seniors in our area by either deceptive care providers or inexperienced family members, it is imperative that the person you allow into your home has been thoroughly assessed.
Background Checks
Upon request from potential employers, Shekinah Care will require background checks that include fingerprinting through our local Department of Justice. Some local agencies do not require this verification. Some even go as far as to advertise “24 Hour Turn Around to Full Employment” or “No Experience Needed-Will Train” when soliciting for new employees.
Although a combination of checks is not completely fail-safe, family members should remain vigilant when searching for the perfect caregiver.
Compromising these values can be costly.
Other Sites To Visit
Adult Protective Services
Nevada County Social Services
(530) 265-1639
(800) 339-7248
DIAL 211 – Now people in Nevada County can dial the three digit number 2-1-1 and talk to a call specialist to help them out with all of their Health & Human Service needs. You can also visit http://www.dial211.com
Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud/Elder Abuse
(800) 722-0432 Attorney General’s Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse