According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), Americans lose between 2.6 and 36.5 billion dollars in assets and money each year to elder financial fraud and abuse. And although self-reported financial exploitation occurs at higher rates than all other…
People who believe they are making a charitable donation to help less fortunate people are scammed by scammers who take advantage of their good intentions. Auto call lists that easily identify older victims and the ubiquitous online world of emails,…
Our elder population is experiencing isolation from their family and extended community interaction, because of the coronavirus, increasing the likelihood of neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older…