Why we need to take action to prevent the financial abuse of the elderly

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Financial abuse of the elderly is a rapidly growing problem. Ann Stanyer looks at what professionals can do to help address this issue.

One of the more recent definitions of financial abuse appears in section 42(3) of the Care Act 2014 - which states it includes having money or other property stolen, being defrauded, being put unde...

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