Podcasts
As an introduction to the topic of elder financial abuse you may want to listen to the 'Elder financial abuse overview' podcast, which gives further information about what elder financial abuse is, and the need for research and training in this area. This podcast features the Chief Executive of the Charity Action on Elder Abuse, Mr Gary FitzGerald.
The following podcasts feature experienced professionals discussing different case examples of elder financial abuse and giving their perspective on how the case was dealt with as well as advice about how to manage the challenges of decision making in relation to elder financial abuse. You can access the associated case examples by visiting the case examples section of the website. Information about the case examples is provided in the podcast details sections.
Associated case example: Emily Warren
Nature of financial abuse: A relative concerned about loss of inheritance
Podcast contributor: General practitioner
Listen to the health professional podcast or download podcast here
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Associated case example: Margaret Smith
Nature of financial abuse: Rogue traders
Podcast contributor: Senior social worker
Listen to the social care professional podcast or download podcast here
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Associated case example: Janet Pearce
Nature of financial abuse: Missuse of Lasting Power of Attorney authority
Podcast contributor: Ian Cranefield - Specialist Litigation Solicitor, Ringrose Law
Listen to the solicitor podcast or download podcast here
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Associated case example: Mrs Munroe
Nature of financial abuse: Anomalies in bank account
Podcast contributor: Building Society representative
Listen to the banking professional podcast or download podcast here