Empowering Seniors: Legal Strategies for Combatting Financial Abuse
With 76 million people entering their golden years, the fight to combat elder abuse is more important than ever. The first step is informing Adult...
With 76 million people entering their golden years, the fight to combat elder abuse is more important than ever. The first step is informing Adult Protective Services and law enforcement about any suspicions of elder financial abuse. Then, it's about preventing further harm and recouping any exploited assets. Financial Exploitation The theft of money or property from an older adult under pretenses, unfair influence, coercion, harassment, or intimidation is known as financial exploitation and is one form of elder abuse. It may involve cash, valuables, medications, personal belongings, and assets. It can include unauthorized transactions, forgery, falsification of records, property...