In partnership with the National Center on Elder Abuse at USC, SAGE created resources on elder financial exploitation.
Psychological consequences can contribute to a loss of independence, security, confidence, control, and social connection in elderhood. Feelings of depression, embarrassment, vulnerability, and anger are common. These aftermaths can be destabilizing for older adults, many of whom may be less able to recover financial losses in later life, restore frayed relationships with abusing family members, and regain emotional security in older age.
