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Macomb County offices will be closed in the afternoon on Friday March 29th in observance of Good Friday. Online services are available 24/7.

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Elder Justice Alliance news

News related to the Elder Justice Alliance, elder abuse prevention and response in Macomb County and across Michigan.

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Fighting against financial scams in Macomb County

Working to turn the tide of financial scams against seniors. Financial scams targeting seniors are on the rise. According to a report by the National Council on Aging there were more than 88,000 complaints of fraud against people age 60 and older in 2022, amounting to more than $3 billion in losses.

 

PUBLISHED: February 12, 2024 at 7:06 a.m. | UPDATED: February 12, 2024 at 7:10 a.m.
 
 
Dr. Lichtenberg presenting to the Elder Justice Alliance

Task Force presentation on financial exploitation

Macomb County Elder Justice Alliance January 2024 meeting included a presentation by Dr. Lichtenberg from Wayne State University on financial exploitation investigation and prevention as well as Wayne State University's SAFE program. 

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Financial exploitation investigation and prevention
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Wayne State University Successful Aging through Financial Empowerment (SAFE) program

 

 

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New Task Force

Efforts heightened to improve protections of senior citizens in Macomb County, state. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel's administration is creating an elder abuse task force, four years after the state created one, while a local state lawmaker has introduced legislation to require certification of court-appointed guardians and conservators.

PUBLISHED: March 14, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. | UPDATED: March 14, 2023 at 9:01 a.m.

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Michigan Attorney General's Elder Abuse Task Force 

Macomb County Elder Justice Alliance Newsletter (coming soon)

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