Our older population – persons 65 years or older – represent 14.5% of the current U.S. Population. This number is expected to double in the next 25 years. The hard truth is that 1-in-10 will experience some form of physical, emotional or financial abuse this year. Click Here to Open the Infographic in a new…
Seniors Who Fall Victim To Financial Exploitation Pay A Price That Goes Beyond Money Lost. Typically perpetrated by a family member, caregiver or another trusted individual, elder financial abuse – such as illegally or improperly taking funds or assets – can shake a victim’s financial footing and have a profound impact on that person’s well-being….
Elder Abuse is any intentional or negligent act that causes harm to an elderly person or dependent adult. It includes physical abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, emotional abuse, abandonment and isolation. Tragically, 1-in-10 Americans over the age of 65 will experience some type of elder abuse this year! Here are 12 easy steps…
1-in-5 people over the age of 65 will report being a victim of fraud or abuse this year. Because older Americans have worked and saved longer than their younger counterparts, they naturally hold a much larger share of the nation’s wealth. Scammers are all too familiar with these statistics and are constantly developing new strategies…
Use the Nursing Home Checklist when you visit a nursing home. Take a copy of the Nursing Home Checklist with you when you visit to ask questions about resident life, nursing home living spaces, staff, residents’ rooms, hallways, stairs, lounges, bathrooms, menus and food, activities, safety and care. Basic Information Is the nursing home Medicare-Certified?…
