Emotional and psychological abuse in the elderly can happen anywhere – at the elder’s home, the caregiver’s home, or at a nursing facility. According to the American Public Health Association (APHA), there are approximately 2.5 million elderly victims of emotional and psychological abuse in the United States. Emotional and psychological abuse in the elderly occurs Read More
Types of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is more common than you think. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 1 in 10 seniors over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. Abuse occurs in private homes as well in medical facilities. Victims of abuse are more commonly women than men. Many of those targeted are older Read More
Protect Yourself from Financial Abuse Targeting Elders
Financial abuse is a common form of elder abuse. Many criminals target aging adults with complicated scams that take advantage of memory or cognition problems, ignorance of new technology, or simply their trusting nature. In order to protect yourself or your aging loved one from financial abuse, here are 4 important tips: 1. Set Read More
Financial Scams that Target Seniors Over the Phone and Online
Many financial scams target seniors. Criminals exploit the fact that senior citizens may not understand technology like online banking. They also prey upon older people suffering from memory loss and cognition problems, such as individuals with Alzheimer’s. That’s why it’s important for you and your loved ones to understand how to protect against financial scams. Read More
Paying Privately for a Caregiver – Warning Ahead!
Mom or Dad needs help in the home, and you think you can find a caregiver on your own and cut costs – but what you don’t know about paying privately for a caregiver could cost you big. So, move into the role as an employer with your eyes wide open. Dad has Alzheimer’s, and Read More
World Elder Abuse Day – June 15th
Sad as it seems, Elder Abuse exists all over the world… Each of us needs to be aware of this and know that we can do something to end it! Many communities all over the globe have activities to bring awareness to the general public to reduce such incidents. Abuse is not only physical and Read More
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