Elder Abuse, Coercive Control Are Australia’s Hidden Shame

Elder abuse, coercive control are Australia’s hidden shame

At Advocare, we’ve seen a big increase in reports of elder abuse in our community which is a cause for much concern. This abuse often starts with coercive control.

Widow Alleges Financial Elder Abuse Against Former Bank Employee

In a shocking case of alleged financial exploitation, a 68-year-old widow claims her life savings were stolen by someone she trusted. On May 6, 2025, Elaura Y. Wen filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, against Tam T. Tran and several others for multiple charges including financial elder abuse and identity theft.Elaura Y. Wen alleges that Tam T. Tran, who worked as a bank employee at First Tech Credit Union…