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Elder Abuse: For Many Aging Americans, Home is Where the Fraud Is
A nationwide elder abuse analysis has led to a surprising conclusion that could cause older Americans to think twice about trusting their money to those nearest and dearest to them.
1 CommentSigns of Elder Abuse All Caregivers Should Know and Look For
Both local and long-distance caregivers should learn the overt and subtle signs of mistreatment of the elderly and check for them regularly—ideally in person.
2 Comments5 Types of Elder Abuse and How to Prevent Them
In order to prevent and detect elder abuse, it is crucial to understand its different forms, who is at risk and how to best support vulnerable seniors and their family caregivers.
24 Comments5 Steps to Take After Clicking on a Phishing Link
It can be difficult to know what to do if you click on a phishing link. Follow these steps to protect your identity and finances if you believe you have fallen victim to a phishing email or text message.
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Elder Abuse Questions
Can a POA withdraw thousands of dollars from the elders account to invest it in silver to benefit himself without the elder knowing about it?
5 AnswersChicagoannie21 Answered 2 hours agoMy brother is my mother's POA. She is in a nursing home, and they stopped my sister and I from visiting. What can we do?
1 AnswerGeaton777 Answered Jul 25, 2026I am the successor POA for my dad. Is what my brother doing legal?
2 Answershelpn0w Replied Jul 25, 2026Is this elder abuse? Should i call APS?
24 AnswersGrandma1954 Answered Jul 23, 2026
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Elder Abuse Discussions
I am my Dad’s sole caregiver. His POA is his ex-wife, has committed fraud, embezzlement and emotional abuse. No help at all even the police.
4 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Jun 17, 2026Manipulation
5 CommentsSlartibartfast Commented Jun 10, 2026Follow up from previous post: B accused a CNA of abusing her today a full blown investigation.
5 CommentsJustAnon Commented Jun 1, 2026Nursing home abuse.
10 CommentsBeedevil66 Commented Apr 26, 2026
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