A recent article in the newspaper illustrates all too well how easily an elderly individual can become the victim of financial exploitation. The news report alleges that a New Hampshire man stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his own mother using his authority under a power of attorney. Whether you are currently enjoying your “Golden Years” yourself, or you are concerned about a parent or other family member who is, the story offers a perfect opportunity to remind everyone about the very … [Read more...]

Susan Staples, Coordinator for the Coalition Against Later Life Abuse (CALLA), recently addressed a standing room only crowd at the public library for a forum entitled "Combating Elder Financial Exploitation in New Hampshire." One of the first things Staples did was to ask the audience of bankers, veterans administrators, law enforcement officers and health care workers for a show of hands from anyone who knew an older person who'd been the victim of financial exploitation. Not surprisingly, … [Read more...]