Elder Financial

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Veteran California attorney and elder financial abuse writer Michael Hackard draws from 40 years of legal experience to advise families, caregivers, and professionals who work with seniors what elder financial abuse is, how to identify it, and - most importantly - what to do if abuse is suspected. Concise and chock-full of practical information, The Wolf at the Door is a must-have reference for anyone interested in learning about elder financial abuse and what can be done to combat it.

Financial professionals are seeing more financial abuse of aging clients than ever. Why? Elders are living longer, but not necessarily in great health. The pervasive problem of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias can steal a client's financial judgment and make the person much more vulnerable to manipulation. Even if an elder is still competent, she may be subject to the improper persuasion, called "undue influence" of a family member or other trusted person.

In 2011 MetLife Mature Market Institute estimated that financial abuse robbed elder Americans of an estimated $2.9 billion in 2010, and that was up significantly from 2008. If have a family member or friend that's a senior citizen, you must see this quick and easy-to-listen-to book. It could save you and others huge amounts of money and aggravation.