The Story of Ruth and Joe
Stripped of Choices. Denied Their Home.
Ruth’s condition triggered a series of events that led to state intervention. After some of her falls, adult protective services evaluated Joe’s ability to care for her. They claimed Joe had signs of dementia. While their court-appointed expert concluded that he did not, the District Court nonetheless appointed an emergency guardian and, later, a conservator to oversee their affairs.
This meant decisions were made for them, not with them.
The appointed conservator testified that Ruth had fallen behind on bills. Ruth and Joe deny this and have requested official payment histories to prove their case. But regardless of dispute, the result has been the same:
Ruth was moved into a skilled nursing facility against her will.
She wants to come home. Joe wants her home. Their dog waits for her return. But the choice has been taken from them.
Why We Need Your Help
Ruth and Joe are now fighting for the right to live out their lives together — in the home they built, in the quiet mountain town they love.
We’re asking for just $1 from each person who reads this — what we call the “Give a Buck” Program. With a small processing fee, your total donation is only $1.25.
If enough people contribute this small amount, we can help:
Cover legal and administrative costs to restore their independence.
Secure the in-home care Ruth needs.
Help reunite Ruth with Joe and their loyal dog — in the home they cherish.
You may not miss a dollar, but for Ruth and Joe, it could mean everything.
“Give a Buck” – Because They Deserve a Voice
Ruth’s own doctors agree — she has dementia, but they believe she belongs at home, not in a facility far from the life and love she knows.
Their ability to make decisions was stripped from them — not because of abuse or neglect, but because the system decided they knew better.
We disagree.
Help us give Ruth and Joe their dignity, their home, and their final years — together.
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