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(InvestigateTV) — Two women were left on the hook for their parents’ nursing home care after they said they felt compelled to sign confusing documents. InvestigateTV+ digs deeper into the fine print on admissions papers and provides solutions to help you fight back. Then, we explore how a program using honeybees gives human trafficking survivors with the nectar to rebuild their lives. Some nursing homes across the country aggressively pursue friends and relatives for a loved one’s unpaid bill Across America, consumer advocates and elder care attorneys are sounding alarms about nursing homes attempting to collect unpaid debts from third parties by sending them to debt collection or to law firms for legal action. But a building block of federal laws prohibits collection from third parties for their personal financial assets based on signing a nursing home admission agreement. The law does not apply to third parties who have financial control of a resident’s money. Meet the Memphis women behind a healing hive of empowerment Tennessee’s Secretary of State says sex trafficking has increased almost 600% statewide in recent years. At the same time, more suspects have been ensnared in sting operations and tougher sentences. But what about the victims? Well, there’s a group of women in Memphis behind a healing hive of empowerment with honey at its base. Future of Foraging: Louisiana man educates hikers on finding food in the forest It’s important to know the rules of foraging before you head out on a hiking trip. Long-time forager John Nettles says to be sure to check whether your area allows foraging, and never to forage on private property without permission. He says foraging can be safe, as long as you follow these rules: Always make sure you know what you’re getting by getting multiple sources of identification from downloadable apps like iNaturalist Make sure you don’t eat anything that could have taken in some poison from the environment, like food that’s near ditches or that may have been treated with pesticides. Don’t eat food that looks like it’s decaying. Always be aware of your own allergies. Visit John’s website at slowhikecompany.com for more info on foraging and foraging classes. Michigan man overcomes devastating crash using the power of mind A Michigan man is living proof that the power of the mind can help the body heal. Nearly 11 years after a devastating crash left him with a traumatic brain injury and a long list of physical challenges, Jim Lowden is defying the odds and inspiring others along the way. The 71-year-old East Lansing resident is a familiar face at the Hope Network’s Neuro Rehabilitation Facility in East Lansing. Though he moves slowly, he’s known for his quick wit, especially when it comes to music trivia. Lowden calls himself “the luckiest man alive.” His journey of recovery began after a violent accident on U.S. 127 near Ithaca. “Eight weeks of my life are gone. I don’t remember anything at all,” Lowden said. Submit story tips to our Investigators Share errors or concerns with our Digital Editors Watch full episodes of InvestigateTV+ Subscribe to the InvestigateTV YouTube Channel
