The concept of undue influence plays a starring role when it comes to cases of financial abuse among seniors. In nearly all of the cases, the victim had been taken advantage of through means of coercion, manipulation, or trickery, and because of this, they lost their property and money to the scammer. In layman’s terms, […]

In another article we discussed many of the various ways that scammers and con artists will try to commit financial abuse against seniors. Unfortunately, we are not done yet. This article is going to focus on one common method that scammers use to defraud unsuspecting elders, and that method is through selling them bogus items. […]

We’ve already seen how many scammers and con artists could try to use a variety of means to swindle money from unsuspecting seniors. However, they come up with new ways to get money all the time, and one of them is by charging excessive amounts of money for products. They may overstate the worth of […]

One of the most endearing things about an older person is that they are often very trusting and kind, and when we think of them, one of the things that may come to mind is their generosity. As we’ve discussed previously, today’s seniors were raised in a time where politeness was expected, and someone taking […]

This is one of the most common types of fraud against senior adults, so let’s look at some tips to help prevent telemarketing fraud. Be sure to tell those you love to watch out for these buzzwords for fraud. The tip-offs can be: You must act “now” or the offer will expire. You have won […]

In a previous article, we saw that there are those in our society today who would seek to take advantage of seniors and the elderly, and in this article, we’ll see the top 10 financial scams people use to target seniors. We’ll list each of them, and then look at them individually in more detail. […]

Loneliness has the potential to strike anyone, regardless of age. The elderly, however, are at particular risk for suffering from it since they are also at risk of being more isolated due to health issues or lessened mobility that comes with age. However, even though communication in this day and age is easier than it’s […]

Chances are high that you’ve at least heard of Adult Protective Services at one time or another, but just in case you need a refresher, here’s what you should know.  Adult Protective Services (or APS) are those services which have been put into place to ensure both the safety and well-being of seniors and adults […]

We’ve talked a lot about elder abuse and its different forms, and we’ve seen how they’re suffering at the hands of the people who are supposed to be caring for them. All these examples and instances of abuse can certainly be overwhelming and may lead you or others to have a lot of questions. One […]

In this article, we examine some of the common causes for elder abuse both in facilities and within families. Let’s get started: Nursing Home Understaffing This is a controversial topic. During the last few years, nursing home understaffing has received more attention from consumers and the media because of the negative impact it can have […]