Following are some signs that financial elder abuse may be occurring:
- Senior is not allowed to spend money the way the senior wants
- Senior’s bills are not paid on time even though the senior has financial resources to pay bills
- Senior is forced to sell or give away property
- Senior is forced to sign over Power of Attorney
- Senior is offered care in exchange for property or access to bank accounts
- Senior’s account shows activity the senior couldn’t have done, such as making an ATM withdrawal when the senior is bedridden
- Senior’s financial situation suddenly changes
- Senior’s account shows significant withdrawals
- Senior suddenly changes title of property to someone else
- Senior’s belongings are missing
- Senior’s will is suddenly changed
- Senior’s bank account shows unusual activity
- Senior makes changes to financial decisions but seems incapable of comprehending those decisions
- Senior is isolated from friends and/or family
- Senior is afraid to speak in front of caregiver/companion/family member
THIS CAN HAPPEN TO YOU! STATISTICS DON’T LIE, FAMILIES ARE THE BIGGEST ABUSERS !
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