Elder Fraud is Exploding

Senior Care Confidential

Financial fraud against the elderly has doubled in the last couple years to more than $3 billion annually. Perverse individuals and companies are taking advantage of seniors, stealing their hard earned money they need for their sunset years. Many older adults and their families have no idea until it’s too late. On today’s show, Melissa George, a gerontological nurse practitioner, joins us to discuss situations her own patients have been exposed to and some simple steps families can take to prevent this happening to their loved ones.