In America’s epic wave of aging, a troubling undercurrent lurks beneath the surface: elder abuse. Cases in the news, like heiresses Huguette Clark and Brooke Astor and movie star Mickey Rooney, … read more
Trust Betrayed: When Professionals Exploit Elders
By every measure, financial abuse of elders is a serious and growing problem in America. The problem is widespread – as many as 5 million elders exploited each year… read more
The Legacy of Huguette Clark: Fighting elder abuse on three fronts
In the majority of abuse cases, a family member is responsible. But there is almost always a professional adviser – a caregiver, banker or attorney – who is aware of, enabling, or even causing… read more