Joyce Petrowski is the founder of the nonprofit Resources and Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly, or ROSE. Their mission is to prevent financial exploitation and defrauding of older adults through advocacy and education. ROSE’s programs are comprehensive compared to many other options. They provide ...
Understand what you can do to help Key Points: Learn about common scams that target the elderly Learn to recognize the warning signs of financial abuse, so you can prevent further damage Understand what you can do to help $24.00 CREDITS ...
Think Scams! Written by Marilyn Baldwin OBE This easy-read, 44 page booklet delivers a serious message. Its aim is to inform you about the tricks scammers use, and how you can keep safe. It covers postal, phone, internet and doorstep crime. The book contains a helpful directory of ...
Wales Can Show Way on Protecting Elderly; Today Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Here, Ruth Marks, Older People's Commissioner for Wales, and Professor John Williams of Aberystwyth University Argue Abuse and Neglect Is Rooted in a Universal Culture of Ageism Newspaper article from Western ...
Fleecing Grandma and Grandpa: Protecting Against Scams, Cons, and Frauds Scams and cons can target anyone, but the elderly are particularly vulnerable; Alt and Wells review the various frauds, provide advice for avoiding the traps, and offer guidance for what to do if you or a loved one ...