University Of Minnesota Extension Hosts Workshop To Combat Elder Financial Abuse By Family Members In Jordan

University Of Minnesota Extension Hosts Workshop To Combat Elder Financial Abuse By Family Members In Jordan

Elder financial abuse remains a pressing issue, with family members often at the heart of cases where seniors are swindled out of their life savings.

The University of Minnesota Extension has stepped forward to tackle this problem, hosting a workshop specifically dedicated to the financial exploitation of older adults by family members.

Scheduled for March 12, from 2 to 3:30 PM in Jordan, the event aims to unpack the psychological and financial intricacies of elder family financial exploitation (EFFE).

As cited by Scott County's official website, the workshop will cover various important topics, including the signs of financial abuse, methods to initiate crucial conversations for preventing exploitation and a guide to additional resources and support channels.

It's a glaring reality that approximately 1 in 15 older adults globally are impacted by this form of abuse.

This local initiative offers a starting point for both understanding and combatting a trend that has left deep scars on the spirits and bank accounts of many seniors and their families.

Interested individuals are encouraged to secure their seats by registering for the workshop through the university's dedicated website or by reaching out to the Scott County Extension office directly. The workshop's location is at the Scott County Fairgrounds, 7151 190th St W, Jordan, making it accessible for residents in and around the area looking to arm themselves with knowledge and strategies to safeguard their loved ones from such a financial abuse.

SOURCE: hoodline