Check out this article on Elder Financial Abuse. It highlights the following topics: (article link is broken)
There are 35 million dementia patients worldwide and it’s estimated to reach 115 million by 2050 according to the WHO. Watch this video about how the Health Ministry in Tokyo Japan funded a warm hearted approach to integrating dementia patients with the public to promote acceptance, learning and love. People with dementia are still capable with guidance, supervision and acceptance.
Elder fraud is a 3.6 billion dollar problem Thieving fraudsters are making a business of taking advantage of older adults. Almost 4 in 10 seniors are affected, losing over $3.6 billion each year to financial abuse. And this isn’t only happening to the very old or those with Alzheimer’s or dementia – younger, more educated seniors are…
One of the first signs of cognitive aging, the process by which cognitive abilities decline with age, is problems managing one’s own finances. Cognitive aging also puts a person at a greater risk for fraud and exploitation. Learn about the Seven Steps to Prepare for Cognitive Aging.
Experts urge training, support and rest for aging caregivers as seniors caring for seniors in retirement becomes increasingly common. As people live longer, caregivers can expect to spend years caring for a spouse or even a parent. And older caregivers, many in their seventies or eighties themselves, often grapple with special challenges…
Wondering what a Daily Money Manager is? Watch this short video for a quick explanation.
AgeWave puts out some of the most insightful studies on retirement. Their most recent study, “The Four Pillars of the New Retirement: What a Difference a Year Makes,” explores how the pandemic has affected many older adults’ perspectives on health and financial security. Take a look at the highlights here.
