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.

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Marina Vertinski, a Russian-speaking social worker in San Francisco, wants the Elder Justice Act passed in order for seniors to live safely.

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Teresa Guillen, who has worked in adult protective services for 20 years, tells of Gloria, a 72-year old Hispanic woman who was abused by her son. She urges Rep. 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.

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Erika Falk of Oakland, CA is a clinical psychologist and says that there is a “dementia tsunami” coming as boomers age and that elder abuse will only increase. She calls on Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) and Congress 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.

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A former San Francisco prosecutor, Candace Heisler of San Mateo says that people take advantage of elders, abuse them physically, take their assets and their dignity. She urges Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act

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.

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Nicolas Stathakos of Alameda County, CA tells of an elderly man with substantial resources who was exploited by a younger woman who left him destitute. Stathakos, who works in San Francisco’s adult protective services, urges stronger laws to protect seniors from financial abuse.

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.

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