Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse

The population of older adults in Texas is growing. Today, more than 4 million people over the age of 65 live in our state. Texas seniors face a myriad of social and economic issues, including financial abuse, limited access to affordable housing, limited mental health care options, and guardianship concerns. Texas Appleseed partnered with Baker Botts LLP to conduct initial research to determine what issues are most pressing for Texas' seniors and identified the issues of financial exploitation and housing/home care. Our primary resource, produced in partnership with AARP Texas, addresses the issue of financial exploitation — consumer-friendly guides that are easy to understand and explain common terms financial caregivers would need to know.