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How to recognize and prevent elder abuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ren\u00e9e A. Harvey – Counselor at Law<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Elder abuse is a problem that\u2019s intensifying across the nation. Older adults often become vulnerable due to isolation, physical or mental disabilities, and dependence on others for assistance. A vulnerable person is an easy target for physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fraud usually occurs when there are no witnesses. In turn, elderly victims are often reluctant to report the
abuse because they feel ashamed, embarrassed, humiliated, and afraid. They may even defend the abuser.
Why? Victims frequently rely on the abuser for some type of caregiving services at home and are afraid if the abuse is reported, they will be placed in a nursing home. Some victims are even able to convince themselves that they deserve the abuse or exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vast majority of cases come at the hands of close family members and individuals we know and trust.
Even celebrities such as Mickey Rooney have testified before Congress on this issue, having fallen prey
himself to exploitation by a family member. Oftentimes, general durable powers of attorney and joint bank accounts are used to take money or property. Other times, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, pressure, and lies are used in the manipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nationwide, financial exploitation scams are prolific. Hired professionals or volunteer caregivers are
sometimes culprits. Then, there are phone, mail, e-mail, and computer virus scams intended to scare people or trick them into sending money. Additionally, more timely social concerns are leaned on to elicit money from you, such as natural disaster relief, environmental issues, and political causes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Here are some key signs of financial exploitation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n