Protecting Older Adults Is Everyone’s Job
June is Elder Justice Awareness Month — and the numbers demand our attention.
Older adults lost nearly $2.4 billion to fraud in 2024, up from $1.9 billion the year before. And because the vast majority of fraud goes unreported, that figure represents only a fraction of the real harm being done. Behind every statistic is a person who lost savings they spent decades building — money meant for retirement, healthcare, housing, and independence.
