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Protecting a parent with dementia from financial exploitation

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Your mother calls you in tears. She's just realized she's spent thousands of dollars

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Contractor and home repair scams — the most common local fraud

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. There's a man at your mother's door. He has a truck, a clipboard, and

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Predatory lending and the elderly — recognizing exploitative offers

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. You're sitting in your parents' living room, and your dad mentions a loan offer he

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Legal remedies for elder financial abuse — what the law can do

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Legal Remedies for Elder Financial Abuse — What the Law Can Do Financial abuse of an elderly person is

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Technology safeguards — call blocking, email filtering, account alerts

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Technology Safeguards — Call Blocking, Email Filtering, Account Alerts Your parent's phone rings constantly with scam calls.

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Adult Protective Services — what they do and how they help

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Adult Protective Services — What They Do and How They Help Adult Protective Services is the agency that investigates

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Financial institution safeguards — tools banks offer to protect seniors

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Financial Institution Safeguards — Tools Banks Offer to Protect Seniors Your parent's bank has tools available to

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Reporting elder abuse — who to call and what to expect

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Reporting Elder Abuse — Who to Call and What to Expect You've realized that your parent is

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Signs that someone is financially exploiting your parent

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Signs That Someone Is Financially Exploiting Your Parent Financial exploitation doesn't announce itself. It doesn'

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Taking over finances — how to do it without destroying the relationship

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Taking Over Finances — How to Do It Without Destroying the Relationship Your parent is struggling to manage finances.

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When a family member is the abuser — the hardest situation

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. When a Family Member Is the Abuser — The Hardest Situation The hardest situation is when the person abusing

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Identity theft and the elderly — prevention and recovery

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Every family situation is different, and you should consult with appropriate professionals about your specific circumstances. Identity Theft and the Elderly — Prevention and Recovery Someone steals your parent's Social Security number. They