Financial Elder Abuse – How Do We Stop It?

Euthanasia Prevention Coalition: Financial Elder Abuse – How Do We Stop It?: There’s no excuse for the abuse meted out to anybody, be it a child, an adult, or an elder. It’s worse in the case of children and the elderly because they’re helpless to prevent it and overwhelmed by the whole experience. In the case of the elderly, they’re exploited because they’re old and alone, helpless to defend themselves and forced to depend on others. They’re especially vulnerable to financial abuse if they have some amount of money saved or a steady income. More often than not, it’s caregivers who are responsible for the abuse.