"Of all the illegal and illicit enterprises in the world, elder exploitation is among the safest and most profitable. It's a criminal's dream..." - from the DVD
Financial elder abuse can happen to anyone...anywhere...anytime. These facts lay the groundwork for this riveting film as it exposes the global problem of financial elder abuse and its growing impact on a rapidly-aging population. It identifies why many older adults become vulnerable, tactics perpetrators use to gain trust, and what families and professionals can do to help protect loved ones and older adults in their care from financial abuse.
It also documents two hard-to-forget stories of exploitation:
~ Producer Pamela S. K. Glasner shares how her parents' life savings were embezzled by a man who insinuated himself into their lives, and her attempts to set things right.
~ Hollywood icon, Mickey Rooney, tells how he lost millions of dollars through a trusted family member.
A must-see resource for seniors, family members, and service providers in all disciplines and walks of life.
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