12 Signs of Elder Financial Abuse
Financial abuse of elders is a growing national problem. It happens even in the best of families...more often than you may think. Why is financial abuse of elders increasing? Because the number of seniors is increasing. Per the 2010 census, 13% of the U.S. population was age 65 or better. This will increase to 20% by 2050. 
Here is an example: A parent develops dementia. An adult child starts with the best of intentions..."I only want to keep Dad from being cheated out of his lifetime savings." The adult child perhaps has problems of his own...debt, substance abuse, loss of a job. "I will just borrow $100 until next week. READ MORE
Caregiving, Some Advice for Squabbling Siblings by FamilyAffaires.com
When Children Become the Adults
It's an ironic twist that a parent who once refereed their squabbling kids, one day becomes the center od squabbling adults. It's also pitiful. If you're one of those "Children" in an adversarial...READ MORE
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