The 4 Signs: How to Detect Elder Financial Exploitation
Scammers have zero remorse for elder financial exploitation. They take advantage of people’s good intentions who believe they are donating to help those in need. Auto call lists easily identify older victims and the ubiquitous online world of emails, fake mirror websites, disingenuous GoFundMe pages, and postal mail scams are everywhere. Not everyone is aware of how to detect financial elder exploitation. These scams may seem obvious to many people, but it affects millions of people every year. Fraud perpetrators know how to target people who are less likely to pick up on the signs of a scam. We often ... Read More
The Elder Abuse Prevention & Prosecution Act
The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act was designed to combat the growing epidemic of the elderly being taken advantage of financially and abused physically. A study conducted by the National Council on Aging indicates that approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 or older have experienced some form of elder abuse. Although, this number is likely higher according to another study which estimates only 1 in 14 elder abuse cases is reported. Financial abuse is more likely to be reported than emotional or physical abuse. The costs of elder abuse are steep. Elders who are victims of abuse have ... Read More
Understanding California’s 2020 Aging-Related Bills
According to the State of Reform website, senior Americans in California are rapidly increasing in number. So much so that California legislators in 2019 lobbied for and Governor Newsom signed into effect an Executive Order. This order directs the Secretary of State for California Health and Human Services Agency (CCHS) to develop a "Master Plan for Aging." Population estimates project the state's population over the age of 65 will balloon to 8.6 million by the year 2030. This number is an increase of 4 million, nearly double that of the current 65 and older population. The group State of Reform, ... Read More
