The National Committee for Prevention of Elder Abuse reports that the elderly are attractive targets for financial crimes, especially if they have the following risk factors:
- Isolation
- Loneliness
- Recent losses
- Physical or mental disabilities
- Lack of familiarity with financial matters
- Have family members who are unemployed and/or have substance abusers problems
See the Articles below for resources that will help you protect your loved ones from crime.
How Care is There Geriatric Care Management Can Help
If you’re not sure how to best prevent crime against your loved one, the geriatric care managers at Care is There can help. We visit your loved one often and stay in close contact with you, which is especially helpful for long distance caregivers.
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