In Utah, at least 10 cases of elder abuse are reported each day. Heartbreaking stories pour in every month about the emotional, psychical, financial, or even the sexual mistreatment of Utah’s elder community. Anyone suffering from abuse of any kind in Utah please know that there are many solutions available to you. In response to the recent rise in reports of elder abuse, Utah has taken immediate action by strengthening the foundation of their laws and regulations to support elderly victims of m...

Studies have shown that people over 50 control more than 70% of the nation’s wealth. It’s shocking to learn that a good portion of this money is being taken away from the elderly through financial abuse. Washington State has experienced an unprecedented number of financial elder abuse cases the last five years. In these cases, elders (60+) in Washington State are being coerced or manipulated into giving people, usually a family member, their money or property. In most cases, the elder will not r...

Washington State has recently seen significant growth in their elderly population. Washington declares anyone over the age of 60 as an “elder”. The United States has also seen a rise in the reports of elderly abuse. Washington imposes stringent laws to protect their elderly community. However, they need the help of their citizens in order to keep up with this tragedy. Knowledge is the best resource for keeping people armed to help the elderly in Washington. Below is a list of helpful laws, regul...

Financial elder abuse in Oregon is something that is becoming a major problem in recent years. This issue is primarily due to the recent increase in elderly people, in general, population and the advancement of technology. These correlate to easier ways for total strangers and even family members to manipulate the elderly out of their money and property. This attributes to billions of dollars in loss across the United States each year. Financial Elder Abuse Oregon: Types of Elder Abuse There a...

With thousands of people turning 65 daily in 2015, there is bound to be more elder abuse with this recent increase. This is something that’s happening around the country. States have begun to strengthen and increase their various organizations and statutes to accommodate the increase of the elderly population. The best thing that people can do to help this epidemic is report incidences of elder abuse once spotted. Many elderly people are afraid to speak up and ask for assistance in these matters...