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For those of you who have not yet streamed Netflix’s new movie “I Care a Lot,” starring Rosamund Pike and Peter Dinklage, I won’t here ruin the plot twists that make the movie a capable dark satire and light thriller. I will say that the film raises important questions about the way our society cares for those who are unable to care for themselves, and the guardianship laws that govern how guardians are appointed and monitored.
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As individuals age, they may become vulnerable to financial exploitation, including theft and fraud. According to the National Adult Protective Services Association, one in twenty older adults report that they were the victim of some form of perceived financial mistreatment. Further, ninety-percent of abusers are family members or trusted others. According to the National Council on Aging, elder financial abuse and fraud costs older Americans over $2.9 billion annually.
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