{"id":15879,"date":"2024-05-21T14:14:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T18:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.130.206.81\/?p=15879"},"modified":"2024-07-10T09:41:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T13:41:32","slug":"identifying-and-preventing-elder-financial-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/10.130.206.81\/2024\/05\/21\/identifying-and-preventing-elder-financial-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying and Preventing Elder Financial Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you suspect elder abuse has been or is being committed, visit the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)\u00a0and contact the appropriate authorities in your area.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a sobering statistic: Americans over the age of 60 lose an estimated $23.8 billion annually to elder financial exploitation (EFE) according to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP.)<\/p>\n

And if that\u2019s not bad enough, 87.5% of these cases are perpetrated by someone the victim knows.<\/p>\n

As our loved ones age, it\u2019s crucial to ensure they\u2019re protected not only physically but also financially. Identifying and preventing financial elder abuse requires vigilance, education, and proactive measures. Here are some common signs of financial elder abuse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Identifying Financial Elder Abuse<\/h2>\n
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Financial elder abuse can take various forms, including fraud, identity theft, and exploitation. Here are some warning signs that could indicate someone you know is being victimized:<\/p>\n