Suppressing Financial Exploitation of Older Adults: A Social Work Perspective

Authors

Anthony J. Hill

Abstract

Financial exploitation is a pervasive form of abuse or mistreatment of older adults. Social isolation and diminishing cognitive capacity are primary risk factors for financial exploitation among older adults. Researchers predict as the population ages, the incidents of older adults becoming victims of financial exploitation will increase. Social workers are well-poised to help suppress the crime of financial exploitation among older adults.

Recommended Citation

Hill, Anthony J. (2019) "Suppressing Financial Exploitation of Older Adults: A Social Work Perspective," Forensic Scholars Today: Vol. 5: Iss. 3, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/forensic_scholars_today/vol5/iss3/3