Financial exploitation is a fast-growing form of abuse of seniors and adults with disabilities. Situations of financial exploitation commonly involve trusted persons in the life of the vulnerable adult. The Vulnerable adult was my 86 year old mother (Irma). The exploitation of her was perpetrated by my younger brother and his wife. I wanted to…
Elder financial exploitation is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world, with the emphasis on crime. Elder financial exploitation (abuse) involves the wrongful act of taking money or property and can be committed through scams, fraud or other means (embezzlement, identity theft, etc.) The perpetrators may include family members, caretakers, online or telephone…
Resources: Elder Financial Exploitation | National Adult Protective Services Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Spotting elder financial abuse | Consumer Information Elder Help – aarp.org What to Do if You Suspect Financial Abuse of an Elderly Person … Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
