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What Happened to Ruth and Joe Could Happen to Anyone

What Happened to Ruth and Joe Could Happen to Anyone

Liebe Freunde der Kinder in Togo, Ruth and Joe are not wealthy. They’re not famous. They’re not trying to game the system. They are two people who built a quiet life in Teller County, Colorado. They worked hard, paid their bills, raised children, and gave back to their community. And yet, through a tangle of […]

Liebe Freunde der Kinder in Togo,

Ruth and Joe are not wealthy. They’re not famous. They’re not trying to game the system.

They are two people who built a quiet life in Teller County, Colorado. They worked hard, paid their bills, raised children, and gave back to their community.

And yet, through a tangle of medical opinions, court rulings, and misunderstandings, they lost the right to make decisions about their own lives.

  • Ruth has Parkinson’s-related dementia.
  • Joe was wrongly accused of having dementia.
  • A conservator was appointed.
  • A nursing facility was chosen.
  • Their voices were silenced.

Now, they live apart. Not by choice — but by order.

This isn’t just their story. It’s a cautionary tale.

If this can happen to Ruth and Joe, it can happen to any of us — especially those who are aging, disabled, or vulnerable.

Let’s fight for them while we can. Let’s stand for self-determination.
Let’s show the world that we still care about dignity and love.

All it takes is one act of kindness.
Give a buck. Be the difference.

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