Data from a research study found that Pennsylvania's senior citizens lose an estimated $1.2 billion through fraudulent means every year. The study, however, noted that many occurrences of elder fraud go unreported, according to the PhillyVoice. In some cases, repeated...
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Guardianships and elder abuse in Pennsylvania
People in Pennsylvania who have elderly relatives requiring professional care know how important it is to find the right persons or facilities that they feel can provide safe and quality care. For some people, there are no relatives able to help with this process or...
Emotional abuse in elders: what it is and how to spot it
Elder abuse - we may not often think about abuse occurring to elderly individuals in nursing homes, but it does happen. Nursing home staff, care aides, other residents or even family members can all be culprits. It may surprise you that only one in 14 incidents of...
Educational tips to avoid financial elder abuse
It is important for our seniors to be protected from financial elder abuse. The last blog provided information on how to begin the discussion with your parents or loved ones about this sensitive topic. Here are some more tips. Educate on best practices to avoid scams...