What to do When Family Members are the Abusers

Financial elder abuse is more likely to come from family members or caregivers than a scammer who promises to deliver millions. The latter is more dramatic, but the family or caregivers are just as harmful. An all-too-common situation of one adult child trying to protect his elderly father from siblings and their spouses is described…

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New Laws in Tennessee Focus on Elder Abuse

They’re getting tougher in Tennessee, thanks to a new law that is geared to revamp state laws protecting the elderly. With stiffer penalties, that include more jail time and higher fines than those imposed in the past, a new law has taken effect in Tennessee to protecting older citizens against individuals who are convicted of…

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Has Richard Simmons Become the Victim of Elder Abuse?

Mystery surrounding the disappearance of the fitness guru from the headlines sparked by podcast, but raises awareness of elder abuse. Richard Simmons was one of the more colorful workout characters of the 1980s. With a head of puffy curls and big brown eyes, he was known for wearing over-the-top workout clothes, including extremely short gym…

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Brother and Sister Fighting over Multimillionaire Father’s Estate

Prolific spending gave Del Dunmire a high profile in his hometown, but he was also generous, supporting a number of charitable organizations. Locally famous for overcoming an unsuccessful bank robbery and founding what became an international aviation parts company, Kansas City’s Del Dunmire had a reputation for throwing extravagant parties while also supporting Children’s Mercy…

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Treatment from Store Employees May Have Led to Death

Woman charges her husband died as a result of humiliating treatment from employees of Walgreens store in Florida. Maria Elizarraras, the widow of an elderly man, charges that her husband died after rude treatment from employees of an Orlando (FL) Walgreens, when they stopped him from leaving the store and made him return to the…

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What Is Costs and Frequency of Elder Abuse

The financial cost of elder abuse has risen 20% over two years. A recent study conducted on elder abuse reveals some alarming figures, according to a report in the Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog “Elder Financial Abuse Is Costing Americans.” The numbers are alarming: 37% of elderly caregivers report that the person under their…

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