These hotlines provide a way to report abuse and connect with the proper authorities: Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-677-1116 Connects you with local resources to report elder abuse, including in nursing homes. Available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. ...
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When a scam artist called Cameron Huddleston's mom to tell her to wire money in order to claim a prize, Huddleston had to intercept the calls. Her mom, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, was convinced she had to wire the money as soon as possible. "That was a wake-up call fo...
Emotional abuse is one of the hardest types of abuse to recognize. Abusers get away with this form of abuse when they know that their victims are unwilling or unable to report the abuse. Emotional abuse can include intentional humiliation, social isolation, verbal abuse, and intimidation. Neglect...
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June 15th wasWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day(WEAAD). Elder Abuse is most often financial with about 4% of elders falling victim to fraud. It is estimated that over$2.9 billionis lost every year. The typical victim is an 85-year-old female who is deceived, threatened, and emotionally manip...
What to do if you suspect elder abuse Fortunately, there are resources you and your loved one can use to combat elder abuse. In the state of Pennsylvania, anyone can report elder abuse on the behalf of an older adult anonymously. To report possible elder abuse, you can call the Elder Ab...
The USC Center for Elder Justice estimates that Medicare loses approximately $60 billion each year to fraud, errors, and abuse [*]. Your Medicare number is a prime target for hackers who can sell it on the Dark Web for upwards of $1,000 [*]. That’s 500X more valuable than a stol...
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Twenty years ago, for example, older actresses were cast aside or relegated to comedic "granny" roles that made light of elder abuse. Today, older actresses are increasingly celebrated and older adults are more often portrayed in roles with real pathos. The question: can we all change our at...