Priscilla Strakovits of Farmington Hills, Michigan is a certified senior adviser and says that financial exploitation of seniors is as serious as any other kind of elder abuse. She calls on Congress and U.S. Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI) to pass the Elder Justice Act.
There are an estimated 5 million elders who experience some form of abuse each year.
The Elder Justice Act will help identify and share the best ways to prevent abuse and protect America’s seniors.
Henrietta Tolhurst was told she had won $22,000 and all she had to do was pay the taxes and attorney’s fees, put the money in a magazine and leave it for the caller and she’d get her prize money. She urges Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act to protect people like her.
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.
Kamala Harris, San Francisco District Attorney, says people who abuse seniors are taking advantage of their vulnerabilities. Their right to safety is a civil right.
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.
Prescott Cole, a San Francisco attorney, tells of financial predators who prey on elders that are protected by the current system. He calls on Congress to pass the Elder Justice Act.
Older Americans, especially the very old and vulnerable, should not have to live in fear of being abused physically, psychologically or financially.
The Elder Justice Act would provide the resources needed to help those who now fight elder abuse with scarce resources and fragmented systems.
Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.
Anne Hinton, Executive Director of the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services, asks how can we support families going through tough times caused by elder abuse? She calls on Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act.
Older Americans, especially the very old and vulnerable, should not have to live in fear of being abused physically, psychologically or financially.
The Elder Justice Act would provide the resources needed to help those who now fight elder abuse with scarce resources and fragmented systems.
Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.
San Francisco’s Andrea Glass says the Elder Justice Act is essential to make people more aware of elder abuse and to report it when they see it.
Elder abuse is a silent issue, robbing the nation’s elders of their dignity, their security and, in comes cases, costing them their lives.
The Elder Justice Act would fund a public awareness campaign around prevention and best practices targeting law enforcement, financial institutions, caregivers and family members.
Shawna Reeves of San Jose, CA relates how predatory lenders have sought out and victimized vulnerable seniors in California. Gary Morris, a victim of financial exploitation, also shares what happened to him. Reeves urges passage of the Elder Justice Act.
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.
Don Streeper, of Petaluma, CA, relates how he witnessed a daughter who abused and neglected her mother. He calls for government action on all levels to address elder abuse.
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.
Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.
Sam Leichter is Program Coordinator for the Elder Financial Protection Network of San Francisco, California. Sam speaks everyday with victims of financial abuse and exploitation and here he underlines the importance of approving the Elder Justice Act.
It is time for Congress to pass the Elder Justice Act. Your help is needed.
Nancy Amy’s mother suffered abuse in a nursing home. The Oakland, CA resident tells Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) that she doesn’t want it to happen to others.
For every one case of elder abuse, five go unreported.
The Elder Justice Act will increase the capacity of prosecutors across the country to bring elder abuse charges.
Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action.
Maria Bee, chief of Victim Services in San Francisco, says that the voices of our elders are not being heard. A national spotlight is needed on elder abuse. She urges Rep. Nancy Pelosi (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.
Rafael Cosio, of Hollywood, CA, says that based not only on the contributions of gay and lesbian elders, but also all elders, we should show our gratitude by passing the Elder Justice Act.
Elder abuse affects seniors across all socioeconomic 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.
Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.
Karen Patterson of Alameda County, CA is an adult protective services worker who tells Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) that the country needs the Elder Justice Act.
There are an estimated 5 million elders who experience some form of abuse each year.
The Elder Justice Act will help identify and share the best ways to prevent abuse and protect America’s seniors.
Carmel’s Pat Smith relates the story of her husband, who has Alzheimer’s, who was taken in by a young woman in Las Vegas. Her criminal behavior led to credit card charges of some $750,000 for the Smiths and an FBI investigation.
Elder abuse affects seniors across all socio-economic groups, but “older” seniors are more likely to be victimized.
Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.
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.
Linda Watts of Vallejos, CA says that because the laws are not strong enough, those who abuse the elderly are getting a free ticket and “it’s wrong.” She calls on Rep. George Miller (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act.
For every one case of elder abuse, five go unreported.
The Elder Justice Act will increase the capacity of prosecutors across the country to bring elder abuse charges.
Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action.
To be a part in a national effort to raise awareness about the growing problem of abuse, we encourage you to Host-A-Screening of the short documentary film, An Age for Justice: Confronting Elder Abuse in America. By hosting a community screening of the film you will be protecting the dignity of today’s seniors and helping to ensure we can all live free from abuse tomorrow.
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