According to recent research from AARP, the rate of elder financial exploitation has more than doubled since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic—costing victims aged 60+ an estimated $28.3 billion ...

A closely watched inflation report is set to reveal how much price growth picked up in May — as many Americans remain mired ...

Josh D. Jones is the managing principal of Bressler, Amery & Ross’s Alabama office and a leader within the greater firm platform. He is a co-manager of Bressler's Senior and Vulnerable Investor Group, ...

The Senior Safe Act (12 U.S.C. § 3423) took effect May 24. The Act “extends immunity from liability to certain individuals employed at financial institutions who, in good faith and with reasonable ...

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), First Federal Savings Bank is joining The Independent Community ...

Elder financial exploitation is more than just a fraud issue — it’s a pressing public health and consumer protection challenge. As the population ages and digital channels become more prevalent, older ...

A mentor once told me that we take better care of our pets than we do older victims of mistreatment. As a researcher, I have sat across from people, including grown men, crying while recounting ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - In 2023, Adult Protective Services, a program of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, investigated more than 13,000 cases of elderly financial exploitation ...

Cole County received nearly 400 reports of suspected elder abuse in 2022. The numbers are even more staggering statewide. Across Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services received around ...

Eagle Freedom Alliance recognizes six banks for adopting new human crime specialist program to fight human trafficking, ...

Test yourself: Which of the following scenarios might indicate signs of possible senior exploitation? 1. Jane, 75, almost never withdraws money from her account. Jane’s husband of 50 years passed away ...