The Elderly donating to charity

[jaxbusa]

I’ve heard stories from my mother in law about her balancing her mother’s checkbook and finding out that her mom was donating money to all kinds of organizations and didn’t have enough to care for herself. Just yesterday, while at my mother’s house, I noticed two envelopes from a city rescue mission that said thanks for your donation. I also remember her saying something a year or so ago that made me think she was donating money to one of those large churches that you see on TV. I know it’s her money, but I’m also thinking about her future need because of how expensive healthcare and nursing homes can be. Have you guys had to deal with this? What did you do?


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[lOOKnGO]

Unfortunately, it is big business. Once they get on a call list, game over. Try to intervene, but be careful not to interfere with local church giving. At the the end, the local giving pays back. People that explot the elderly, deserve a special place in hell!

 

[offroadkarter]

Try and curb that shit as fast as you can.

My grandmother was addicted to QVC/HSN, after my grandfather passed away back in 08 she got a reverse mortgage on the house to pay off all debt and have a good chunk to live off of. IIRC after she paid down debt she was left with around 260 grand, which is now all but gone because she just burns though money on stupid things.

My grandparents always had the mentality they wouldn't make it past 75 so why save for the future. My grandfather passed in his 80's but my grandmother is currently 94 and still kicking.

 

[SolarYellow]

Is she giving to Jim Bakker or those other schmucks who want new jets?

 

[PaxtonShelby]

I remember back in the 80’s....”Reverend” Gene Scott on TV. We were watching because my cousin was crank calling the donation hotline. Anyway, he was asking for donations so he could take his prized horses on an expensive trip. Not kidding. It was ridiculous.

My point is, it is big business. People are just gullible and crazy, and they get taken advantage of.

 

[13COBRA]

Send her to me instead, she can get her fill of donating money, and drive away in a new vehicle!

 

[Revvv]

I remember back in the 80’s....”Reverend” Gene Scott on TV. We were watching because my cousin was crank calling the donation hotline. Anyway, he was asking for donations so he could take his prized horses on an expensive trip. Not kidding. It was ridiculous.

My point is, it is big business. People are just gullible and crazy, and they get taken advantage of.

I have no patience for "televangelists". Most are scam artists that give legitimate pastors, churches, and ministries a bad name.

There are a few (very few) pastors on so called "religious" networks that pass my test of integrity.

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[HudsonFalcon]

My wife's grandmother used to donate to the Red Cross frequently. She was an easy target as she drank heavily.

They can be very predatory. I usually give blood once a year but the calls have become such a nuisance that I finally told them I have herpes.

 

[jaxbusa]

Is she giving to Jim Bakker or those other schmucks who want new jets?

I think it was the Osteen guy.

My brother and I talked with her today about it. I just hope we made it through to her.


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[ON D BIT]

Send her to me instead, she can get her fill of donating money, and drive away in a new vehicle!

Reminds me of a vin wiki vid, grandmas got credit...

 

[BigPoppa]

Try to cut grandma off.

Unfortunately, we are more naive as we get older, part of how our brains force us to be more trusting of others so that they can care for us as we get older.

Those that prey on that are especially heinous in my opinion.

Sadly, having a talk with her won't do much. You'll have to find a way to take control of her finances and make sure her spending isn't frivolous. But, doing so will require a soft touch. I don't envy what you have to do.

 

[BigPoppa]

I think it was the Osteen guy.

My brother and I talked with her today about it. I just hope we made it through to her.


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There is a special place in hell for Osteen and other false prophets that try to use Jesus to get rich....