Financial Exploitation of Older Persons
Autor: | Donna J. Rabiner, Janet O'Keeffe, David Brown |
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Rok vydání: | 2006 |
Předmět: |
Finance
Scope (project management) business.industry Incidence Poison control Human factors and ergonomics ComputingMilieux_LEGALASPECTSOFCOMPUTING Elder abuse Elder Abuse Social issues Suicide prevention United States Socioeconomic Factors Legal guardian Injury prevention Prevalence Humans Medicine Life-span and Life-course Studies business Gerontology Aged Demography |
Zdroj: | Journal of Aging & Social Policy. 18:47-68 |
ISSN: | 1545-0821 0895-9420 |
DOI: | 10.1300/j031v18n02_04 |
Popis: | Financial exploitation is a recognized social problem of unknown, though likely increasing, magnitude. It can occur through numerous methods, including the misuse of powers of attorney and guardianship, illegal transfers of property, and outright fraud and theft. Financial crimes against older persons are difficult to address because they often go unreported. This paper provides a summary of findings from a study of financial exploitation of older persons. We review what is known about the nature and scope of financial exploitation of older persons and describe barriers to addressing the problem. We also identify gaps in knowledge, discuss current methods for addressing financial exploitation, and provide recommendations and suggested policy approaches for prevention and remediation. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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