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Jun. 26, 2019

Question of the Week – How do I help someone that may be a victim of financial elder abuse?

Many older people who are the victim of financial elder abuse don’t want to talk about it and end up taking little or no action. This can be because of shame or embarrassment, or b...

Jun. 19, 2019

Question of the Week – What are the warning signs of financial elder abuse?

As our population continues to get older, financial elder abuse is becoming more prevalent. Many victims of financial elder abuse stay quiet out of shame, or they fear that if it’s...

Jun. 12, 2019

Question of the Week – How do I know if someone is vulnerable to financial elder abuse?

Someone being older is not the only thing that makes them vulnerable to financial elder abuse. There are certain signs and life changes that can make someone more susceptible to ab...

Jun. 5, 2019

Question of the Week – What is financial elder abuse?

By definition, financial elder abuse is the use of someone’s money without their permission or in a fraudulent manner. Nova Scotia’s population is rapidly getting older. According ...

Question of the Week – How do I help someone that may be a victim of financial elder abuse?

Question of the Week – What are the warning signs of financial elder abuse?

Question of the Week – How do I know if someone is vulnerable to financial elder abuse?

Question of the Week – What is financial elder abuse?

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