One family got lucky. After noticing that the elderly grandfather’s wallet was often missing cash, an uncle who worked in a bank and had access to dye packs used to catch bank robbers inserted one into the gentleman’s wallet. A trusted home care worker had the dye on her coat. Not everyone has such an uncle. However, there are steps families can take to protect older Americans, who are preyed upon by scammers and thieves. A recent article from The New York Times, “How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives From Making Financial Mistakes,” shares several pointers for family members.…
