The Price of Longevity: When Caring Becomes Exploitation A recent case in Arizona, where a niece allegedly stole nearly $700,000 from her aunt, highlights the dark side of caregiving and raises alarms about the risks of elder financial abuse.
As the world grapples with an aging population, one disturbing trend has emerged: the exploitation of vulnerable elderly individuals by their caregivers.
According to statistics, around 63 million Americans act as caregivers, with one in four adults in the U. S. taking on this role.