As the population ages â and of course with all those baby boomers nearing retirement that we always hear about â elder abuse has become a growing issue nationwide and here in the Greater Houston. But what exactly is elder abuse? It can be anything from literal physical abuse to cashing an incapacitated loved oneâs Social Security check to a door-to-door scam.
We discuss what elder abuse is, ways to spot it, and efforts in Greater Houston to prevent it with two guests:Â Jason Burnett, co-director of the Texas Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Institute (TEAM); and James Booker, director of the Texas Region VI Adult Protective Services and co-director of TEAM.
To report a suspected case of elder abuse, call: 800-252-5400.
