new hampshire elder financial abuse

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Cashing an elderly person's checks without permission

Forging an older person's signature

Misusing or stealing an older person's money or possessions

Using deceit to force an older person into signing financial and/or legal documents

Improper use of conservatorship, guardianship and power of attorney

Those who live alone

Those who have dementia or an Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Those with weak support systems

Those most at risk: