If you have noticed sudden changes with your elderly family member's financial situation, there is a strong possibility that there is financial abuse going on. It is a sad reality that the elderly are often taken advantage of financially. Abusers prey on unknowing victims and steal their money, credit cards, cash and valuables.

Your loved one might not even be aware that he or she is the victim of financial abuse in the New York nursing home. Abusers are typically manipulative and sneaky, which allows them to get away with this form of elder abuse.

The best way to combat financial exploitation of your loved one is to stay informed. Visit him or her frequently and look for any signs of elder financial abuse, in addition to warning signs of nursing home neglect. You need to ensure that your family member is not being mistreated.

To find out some of the indications of financial abuse, read our article, Nursing Home Residents in New York are Affected by Financial Abuse.

We also have a variety of articles on New York nursing home abuse that can be viewed in our article library on our website.

If you believe that your family member is being abused at his or her New York nursing home, contact a Long Island nursing home abuse attorney at our office at 800.734.9445. We will be able to explain your legal options.