Protecting Seniors From Elder Abuse
Financial exploitation, physical or emotional abuse, and neglect of the elderly is more common than most of us realize. The cumulative amount taken from seniors each year in our country is reportedly in the billions. Most of the victims are women in their 80’s, and it is estimated that roughly half of the abuse is caused by individuals known to their victims as friends, relatives, advisors, or caregivers. Incidences reported in the newspapers have even involved social workers and attorneys as perpetrators. Fortunately, there are protective measures available to reduce the risk…
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