[CEU Episode] One out of every 20 older adults in the U.S. is a victim of financial exploitation, losing an average of $80,000 to $186,000 (olderadultnestegg.com). 

The vast majority of elder financial abuse cases are most likely to be somebody the older adult knows: 54% family members, 31% care workers, and 13% partners (Jackson, 2016).

Banks and money service businesses reported a 400% increase in suspicious activity from 2013-2017. The vast majority of this suspicious activity involved people over 60 (olderadultnestegg.com).

Today’s guest, Dr. Peter Lichtenberg, is a national expert in preventing financial abuse and exploitation and reducing its impact on older adults.

In this 60min continuing education podcast, you’ll discover:
-  Examples of elder financial exploitation
- What puts older adults at risk for financial exploitation
-  Resources to help older adults, caregivers, and professionals prevent elder financial exploitation and recover from identity theft.

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