Elder Abuse Protection Network Launches 8th Annual Summit
The Elder Financial Protection Network launched its 8th annual “Call to Action” summit on April 31 to discuss elder abuse prevention practices and bring special attention to the many scams that plague the elderly. Among the speakers on hand for the event were California Insurance Commissioner, Dave Jones and San Francisco District Attorney, George Gascon.
Several topics were discussed at the summit including current and future legislation to help prevent or prosecute perpetrators of elder financial abuse, and attempts to create partnerships with financial institutions to assist in reporting potential fraud and financial abuse cases against elders. The Elder Financial Protection Network is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 dedicated to protecting elders from such abuse.
The EFPN has seen increasing success in their efforts to raise awareness of elder financial abuse and prevention. According to their website, they have reached out to over 400 financial institutions and groups dedicated to preventing elder financial abuse including California law enforcement agencies and adult social services. They have raised roughly $2.5 million in funds to develop programs to further prevent elder abuse. This seems to be one of many successful organizations in the battle against elder abuse. Organizations like this provide elders with a fighting chance against elder financial abuse or any other types of abuse that they may face. The influence that this and any other organization spreads is absolutely key in developing programs and legislation to lend a hand in preventing abuse toward the elderly.
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