Who are vulnerable seniors?

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Vulnerable seniors are elderly individuals who are at risk of financial exploitation. This status reflects factors like age-related health issues, cognitive changes, dependence on others for care or daily needs, and social isolation that can make them targets for scams or misuse of their money. Recognizing this group helps financial professionals stay alert for red flags such as sudden changes in account ownership, new guardians or powers of attorney, or unusual or large withdrawals that don’t fit the person’s past patterns. The other descriptions aren’t about who the vulnerable group is—isolation is a contributing factor, while the terms about immunity or safe harbor are legal concepts not describing the people themselves.