Youngkin signs bill to crack down on elder abuse and exploitation

By Daily Progress, 04/07/2024


“…The elder and vulnerable adult abuse and neglect bill empowers multijurisdictional grand juries to investigate financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult as well as abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult…”


Read the entire article: https://dailyprogress.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/youngkin-general-assembly-legislation-vetoes-signings-elder-abuse/article_86b2d42c-1f09-5958-a627-d4b4d6c6233b.html

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The Other Side Of Elder Abuse. Here’s What Older Caregivers Face

By Forbes, 02/05/2024


“…Elder abuse is more common than one might think; approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of abuse. It is a critical public health issue that results in poor health outcomes and increased mortality among older adults of all races, cultures, sexual orientations, social classes, and geographic areas…”


Read the entire article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sophieokolo/2024/02/05/the-other-side-of-elder-abuse-heres-what-older-caregivers-face/?sh=2893e5052a1f

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Call to strengthen Powers of Attorney laws to stop elder abuse

By The Leaders, 01/21/2024


“…”Powers of Attorney are often signed by older persons to allow a trusted relative or friend to conduct their financial affairs when they are no longer able. The vast majority carry out these duties in a caring and responsible way but there has been an increase in the number of cases of abuse using these powers.”…”


Read the entire article: https://www.theleader.com.au/story/8488021/strengthening-laws-for-powers-of-attorney-to-prevent-elder-financial-abuse/

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About 1 in 6 older Australians experiences elder abuse. Here are the reasons they don’t get help

By The Conversation, 11/09/2023


“…Each year, many older Australians experience abuse, neglect or financial exploitation, usually at the hands of their adult children or other close relatives…”


Read the entire article: https://theconversation.com/about-1-in-6-older-australians-experiences-elder-abuse-here-are-the-reasons-they-dont-get-help-216827

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