Tracy Caldwell, a resident of San Francisco, asks Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D. CA) to make elder abuse a “top priority” because of the financial abuse that he says is becoming a crisis.
Financial abuse alone costs the nation’s seniors some $2.6 billion a year.
The Elder Justice Act would educate law enforcement, financial institutions, caregivers and family members about elder financial abuse.
Shireen McSpadden of San Francisco describes how crucial Adult Protective Services are to elders who suffer abuse and asks Speaker Pelosi to pass the Elder Justice Act.
The numbers of those elderly who are abused will only grow as the baby boomers age into their 60s.
The Elder Justice Act would share best practices, provide education, awareness and training, increase the ability to prosecute elder abuse and ensure that front line workers have the resources and information they need.
Bob Patton, director of Business Development for the California Elder Law Center of Lakewood, CA tells a story that shows why it is so important that the nation address elder abuse. He calls on Rep. Laura Richardson (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act.
There are federal laws governing domestic violence and child abuse, but none related to elder abuse. The Elder Justice Act will finally provide the national leadership needed to address the problem of elder abuse in America.
Carrie Wong, a San Francisco resident, asks Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act.
The Elder Justice Act would fund a public awareness campaign around prevention and best practices targeting law enforcement, financial institutions, caregivers and family members.
Birgitta Durrett, of San Francisco, asks Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act.
Elder abuse affects seniors across all socio-economic groups, but “older” seniors are more likely to be victimized.
The Elder Justice Act would provide the support for state and community efforts and the resources needed by those who work on the front lines preventing, fighting and prosecuting elder abuse.
Elizabeth Powell, an attorney who lives in Arlington, VA, urges Rep. James Moran (D-VA) to pass the Elder Justice Act. She relates her own story of financial abuse concerning someone who lives in Congress’ backyard.
Financial abuse alone costs the nation’s seniors some $2.6 billion a year.
The Elder Justice Act would educate law enforcement, financial institutions, caregivers and family members about elder financial abuse.
Kathleen Quinn, who leads the National Adult Protective Services Association, tells how a family abused an elder and implores Congress to pass the Elder Justice Act.
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