The need to know where to turn for help is crucial.
My father, age 80, was diagnosed with dementia in 2016 and eloped with his wife in 2020. It was out of character for him to marry without informing his children, so early on we saw some red flags. With the pandemic, he became increasingly isolated and was told by his wife that his kids only want his money — as she gave her brother $50,00. My dad surreptitiously called us begging for help.
Let’s further define the term. It’s an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates risk or harm to an adult, usually age 60 and older. The abuse occurs by a caregiver or a person trusted by the older adult. According to the definition of elder abuse, your father’s situation qualifies.
. According to the National Council on Aging, up to five million older Americans are abused every year. About one in 10 adults age 60 and older experience some form of abuse. Victims of financial abuse lose about $36.5 billion a year. Yet, a national study suggests only one in 24 cases are reported to authorities in
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