Frauds and scams-some of the elderly can fall victim to fraudulent schemes and can be favorite targets for con artists. Often, the amount of money lost can be devastating. Elder abuse-mistreatment occurs both in domestic and institutional settings. Abuse does not have to be physical-passive neglect has left seniors in unclean, poorly heated housing, existing on inadequate diets. One of the main reasons that seniors may be vulnerable is that they are isolated within the community.
Lines of communication break down.
Contact with others, including law enforcement officials, may be infrequent. The Triad approach seeks to address and resolve this situation. An agreement to work together to reduce criminal victimization of the elderly. Dedication to enhancing the delivery of law-enforcement services to older persons. The council acts as an advisory group for the area's law enforcement personnel on crime and security issues concerning the elderly.