Recognize and prevent financial elder abuse.
This topic will help you define and recognize elder abuse. You will also be able to explain elder abuse and what can be done to prevent it. The material will also help you to be able to assist someone else who may have problems with elder abuse.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe the signs of elder abuse.
- You will be able to discuss how to report elder abuse.
- You will be able to identify preventative measures.
- You will be able to review the legal assistance that’s available.
Agenda
Signs of Elder Abuse
- Unexplained Injuries
- Weight Loss and Sunken Eyes
- Dirty, in Disarray
- Social Isolation
- Bed Sores
- Anger
- Speaking
- Repeating
- Alcohol/Drugs
- Unsanitary
Other Signs of Abuse
- Not Taking Medication
- Caregiver Problems
- Funds Missing
- Capacity
How to Report Elder Abuse
- Adult Protective Services
- Police (Confidential)
- Attorney
- Abuse Hotline
Preventative Measures
- Watch for Signs
- Licensed Caregiver
- Relieve Caregiver
- Visit Loved One
- Check Accounts
- Check Medication
- Presumptively Avoid Transfers
Living Areas
- Nursing Home Problems
- Home Problems
Types of Abuse Problems
- Joint Tenancy
- Divorce
- Powers of Attorney
- Wills and Trusts
Legal Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Long Term Care Insurance
Legal Offenses (Tort Law and Nursing Home Abuse)
- Neglect
- Abuse
- Financial Exploitation
Speakers
Michael H. Erde,
Michael H. Erde, P.C.- Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), National Elder Law Foundation
- Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP), elected by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
- Illinois Super Lawyer for elder law, peer recognition, as featured in Chicago magazine
- Chicago’s Top Rated Lawyers for elder law, as featured in the Chicago Tribune and publications, by Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Ratings
- Board of directors, Greater North Shore Estate Planning Council
- Founder and former chairman, Chicago Bar Association Asset Protection Committee
- Frequent speaker on numerous elder law topics
- Former member, Illinois Department on Aging Elder Abuse and Neglect Program Multidisciplinary Team, Illinois Alliance for Aging and Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission, Board of Directors of the Irene Josselyn Center for Mental Health, Advisory Board, and Northwest Community Mental Health Center
- Former trust officer of the Exchange National Bank, and public accounting firm tax department member
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for attorneys, estate planners, accountants, presidents, vice presidents, CFOs, controllers, business owners and managers, tax managers, financial planners, and lenders.
