Susan is nearing the end of her life and lives in a nursing facility for older people. Her family comes to visit often. She enjoys this for the most part. Sometimes when her son comes to visit, he brings legal paperwork for her to sign. She is not sure why she is signing these documents as she had her will draw up many years ago. Her son is actually having her co-sign loans so that he can get money from the bank, and is using her savings as collateral. This can be considered a form of ______.

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This is a case of financial abuse or exploitation, which is a form of elder abuse. Susan's son is taking advantage of her vulnerability and using her savings without her full understanding or consent. It is important to protect older adults from all types of abuse, including financial abuse.

Susan Is Nearing the End of Her Life and Lives