Every year, millions of older adults across the nation are targeted by financial scams and fraud. It can happen to anyone, even those without substantial incomes or assets. This page contains a collection of Public Service Announcement videos to help educate residents and elderly adults on various types of financial scams and fraud. Help spread awareness by sharing this important discussion with your friends and family. Together, we can make a difference in protecting our elders from abuse and exploitation.
Financial Abuse
In this crucial video, we delve into the urgent APS issue of elder abuse and financial exploitation, offering insights and strategies to protect vulnerable seniors and dependent adults. Our APS experts discuss warning signs to look out for and provide practical advice on how to intervene effectively to prevent further harm. Join us to learn how community awareness, legal safeguards, and supportive networks can work together to stop elder abuse and ensure dignity and safety for our seniors.
Self Neglect
In this video we discuss valuable insights into effective caregiving strategies and the importance of establishing support networks for those elderly and dependent adult individuals experiencing symptoms of self-neglect and cognitive deterioration. Self-neglect occurs when a senior or dependent adult lives in a manner that endangers their health, safety, and well-being. It's the primary concern reported to Adult Protective Services, encompassing issues like missed medical appointments, excessive ER visits, weight loss, hoarding, unpaid bills, and overwhelming caregiving demands. Adult Protective Services intervenes to safeguard the individual's health, safety, and independence (Rathbone-McCuan, 2014; NAPSA, n.d.a).
Abuse by Others
This video covers instances of financial exploitation, neglect, and emotional abuse, highlighting the profound impact on victims and the role of APS intervention, investigating allegations, ensuring the safety and well-being of seniors, and offering crucial support services. This video also underscores the importance of community awareness, prompt reporting of suspicions, and the ethical obligation to safeguard elderly individuals from harm.