Consequences of Victimization

CONSEQUENCES OF VICTIMIZATION

Older adults who are victims of financial exploitation and fraud:

Experience significant trauma as a result of these life-changing events. Symptoms of trauma may include:

• increased illness
• somatic distress
• untreated physical or mental health problems

The physiological process of aging brings with it a decreased ability to heal
after trauma, both physically and mentally.

• Feel personally violated
• Lose trust in self and others
  May suffer further isolation from family, friends, and the community
• Financial exploitation and fraud can deplete life savings, resulting in:
• loss of a secure, comfortable retirement, and
• loss of access to in-home services, medical care, and insurance.

FOR THOSE VICTIMS LIVING ON A FIXED INCOME, BEING A VICTIM OF FRAUD MAY MEAN GOING WITHOUT FOOD, MEDICATION, AND OTHER NECESSITIES.

Behavioral Responses

• Trauma reactions can manifest similar to grief. Shock, anger, guilt, shame,
  depression and sorrow may be indicative of trauma.
• Feelings of fearfulness, helplessness, confusion and self-blame may be
  apparent.
• Risk of isolation is particularly high.
• Older adults fear their competence and their ability to care for themselves
  may be questioned.

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