A conservative figure of elder abuse cases, from MetLife studies, suggests that the number of elderly suffering some type of abuse is about 1 in 6 in the United States. The most common form of elder abuse relates specifically to financial abuse. People close to the victim or in roles of power often influence the elderly to willingly or unwillingly relinquish their savings. In many other cases, people in caretaking positions neglect the elderly and pocket money that would otherwise go to medicati...

To prevent elder neglect you must first understand what that term means. Elder neglect is the willful act of ignoring hygienic and even health related issues surrounding and an elderly person that's under someone’s care. Whether it’s a facility care attendant looking after someone or a family member, anyone who neglects an elderly person under their care is violating the law. People responsible for the elderly are also liable for ensuring comfortable and healthy living conditions. While neglect ...

It’s been reported that around 10% of the elder population (65 and up) have suffered some form of physical, mental, financial, or sexual abuse. These studies have also shown that the elderly women are more at risk than their male counterparts, especially when it comes to financial and physical abuse. There are a few factors that can increase or decrease your probability of abuse, some of which you can easily change yourself. Read the list below to learn more about the factors that can increase y...

Money is the name of the game for all scam artists and identity thieves. They love to target people they identify as weak or incapable of pursuing them. Identity theft among the elderly has become a rapidly growing problem in this country, not only through online scams but also out and about in the real world. Learning how people try to con you and keeping a skeptical mentality will help prevent having your identity stolen and protect your assets at the same time. Read the tips below to learn th...

Financial fraud is one of the most widespread and rapidly growing forms of abuse the elderly are facing today. It’s so easy to give up your credit information online to order something or receive a deal but many elders can’t tell the difference between a shopping site and one simply posing as one. There are thousands of online fraud and scam artists just waiting for the chance to get their hands on your personal information. If you’re not careful you could become a victim of this terrible crime....