070 Addressing and Preventing Financial Exploitation in Aging

Dr. K talks with attorney Candace Heisler, JD, an expert on addressing financial exploitation and other forms of elder abuse. They discuss common ways in which older adults are often financially abused, the role of trust and relationships, what can be done if you suspect financial abuse, and much more.
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In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with attorney Candace Heisler, JD, an expert on addressing financial exploitation and other forms of elder abuse. Ms. Heisler served as assistant district attorney for the City and County of San Francisco for over 25 years, and remains active in training various professionals to address elder abuse. They discuss:

What it means to financially exploit an older person
The role of trust and relationships in facilitating financial exploitation
Why it can be hard to determine whether financial abuse has occurred
What to do if you suspect that an older relative has been financially exploited
The role of Adult Protective Services in investigating worrisome situations
The difference between pursuing a criminal case versus a civil case
What is “undue influence” and how it’s related to financial abuse
Steps older adults can take to reduce their risk of being financially exploited
How to reduce the risk of that a power of attorney might be misused

Related episode: 

091 Interview: Reducing the Risk of Power of Attorney Abuse

037 Interview: Using Powers of Attorney to Help Older Adults

Financial Exploitation in Aging: What to Know & What to Do
Candace Heisler’s recommended resources:

National Adult Protective Services: Elder Financial Exploitation
US Dept of Justice: Elder Justice Initiative
National Center on Elder Abuse

Legal Services for the Elderly Program
National Academy of Medicine: Cognitive Aging: Progress in Understanding and Opportunities for Action
The New Yorker: My Mother and Her Scammer

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