Elder Abuse

What Is Elder Financial Exploitation? It is the fastest-growing form of elder abuse and it is defined as the illegal, unauthorized, or improper use of an older person’s funds, property, or assets. It’s a crime that deprives older adults of their resources and ultimately their independence. Perpetrators may be family members, friends, neighbors, caregivers, health […]

14 Red Flags for Elder Financial Abuse The key to spotting financial abuse is to look for change in a person’s established financialpatterns. Watch out for these red flags: