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Elder Justice: National Strategy Needed to Effectively Combat Elder Financial Exploitation

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Summary
Elder financial exploitation is the illegal or improper use of an older adult’s funds or property. It has been described as an epidemic with society-wide repercussions. This report describes the challenges states face in preventing and responding to elder financial exploitation, as well as the actions some federal agencies have taken to help states address these challenges.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office
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Keywords
Elder abuse; Elder financial exploitation

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Kay
Brown
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brownke@gao.gov
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202-512-7215