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Seniors for Sale
Exploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes
With few rules and state support, a growing home-care industry finds it easy to exploit Washington's aged
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An adult family home that works
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Map: Adult family homes in Washington state
Updated: Searchable directory of Washington's adult family homes
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Seniors for Sale
Exploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes
A home stays open, despite a death, a decade of neglect, and inspectors' attempts to shut it down
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An adult family home that works
Video: An adult family home that works
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Map: Adult family homes in Washington state
Updated: Searchable directory of Washington's adult family homes
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Seniors for Sale
Exploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes
The state saves tens of millions emptying nursing homes but the frail can get hurt
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An adult family home that works
Video: An adult family home that works
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Updated: Searchable directory of Washington's adult family homes
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Seniors for Sale
Exploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes
The deaths of hundreds of seniors at adult family homes may have been the result of neglect or abuse, but were never investigated
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An adult family home that works
Video: An adult family home that works
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Updated: Searchable directory of Washington's adult family homes
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Seniors for Sale
Exploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes
In hundreds of cases, adult family home caregivers concealed neglect of vulnerable adults. Some health-care professionals turned a blind eye, as well
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An adult family home that works
Video: An adult family home that works.
Resources
Updated: Searchable directory of Washington's adult family homes
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Seniors for Sale
Exploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes
Senior-placement companies provide free referrals for families, but their services can come with hidden costs
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An adult family home that works
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New: How to choose a senior placement service
Updated: Searchable directory of Washington's adult family homes

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