HHS Launches Federal Elder Justice Plan to Combat Scams

HHS Launches Federal Elder Justice Plan to Combat Scams

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a government-wide strategy aimed at reducing elder abuse, financial exploitation and fraud, pairing the initiative with a national awareness campaign targeting scams that disproportionately affect older Americans. The Federal Elder Justice Action Plan, released through the Elder Justice Coordinating Council, establishes a framework for 17 federal departments and age…