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Widow sues Compass for alleged abuse in pocket listing sale

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The lawsuit alleges Compass agent Cory Cooper pressured an elderly homeowner to sell her property off the multiple listing service to a real estate investor he knew. Continue reading →

What Is Elder Justice And Why Do We Need It?

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(Editor’s note: This story is part of Next Avenue’s month-long focus on elder justice, with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation.) Right now, the idea of justice is on the minds and hearts of the masses. Justice is sought for anyone who is wron… Continue reading →

Ways Programs for Needy Older Adults Are Adapting Due to COVID-19

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Now that the coronavirus pandemic means at-need older adults can’t leave their homes or have visitors, programs and services assisting them have had to radically adapt. Fortunately, many nonprofits have risen to the challenge, finding new, remarkable, … Continue reading →

LISTEN: Protecting Your Parents From Elder Fraud

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A growing concern for many people in their 50s or 60s: Will my mom or dad become the victim of elder fraud? Sadly, the chances are pretty good. In fact, at least 20% of older adults have been victims of elder financial abuse, according to the Center fo… Continue reading →

The Elder Fraud Prevention Program That Works

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Financial exploitation of older Americans seems to be getting worse. The Treasury Department reported a 17% increase in the number of cases in 2017 vs. 2016, the latest figures available. And the Center for Financial Services Innovation says at least 2… Continue reading →

OPINION: 2020 Election: Where Are the Debate Questions About Aging?

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With the next Democratic presidential candidates’ debate on television tonight (CNN at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 pm CT), it’s worth noting something missing from the earlier debates — questions and answers about aging in America. (There have been more than enough q… Continue reading →

Ronald Long: Keeping Older Brokerage Clients Safe From Elder Abuse

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Ronald Long, the St. Louis-based director of Wells Fargo’s Elder Clients Initiatives team since 2014, created what’s become a key brokerage industry tool to protect older investors from elder financial elder abuse. Long and his team originated the “In … Continue reading →

OPINION: It’s Time to Make the Elder Justice Act More Effective

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Ageism can creep into public policy and negatively affect millions of older Americans. A prime example: the nation’s failure to prevent elder abuse despite the upcoming 10th anniversary of the bipartisan Elder Justice Act in March 2020. Passing that la… Continue reading →

Congress Looks Into Abuse in Nursing Homes

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(This piece was originally published by the Association of Health Care Journalists and is being republished with permission. It is an abridged version. Click here to see the entire story.) Compelling, heartbreaking stories of abuse and neglect from the… Continue reading →

Elder Financial Abuse: Why Banks and Advisers Are Stepping Up

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If you’re worried about your parents becoming victims of elder financial abuse, you’ll be cheered to hear that financial advisers, brokers and banks are taking serious steps to detect and halt the fraud. That’s due to new rules from the brokerage indus… Continue reading →