WalletHub: New Jersey is 2024’s state with the 5th worst elder-abuse protections

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey is 2024’s state with the 5th worst elder-abuse protections, according to a study done by WalletHub.

“As we face ongoing economic challenges, it is important to recognize that the elderly population, who often rely on a fixed income, are particularly vulnerable to financial, emotional, and physical abuse,” WalletHub said.

To shed light on this important issue, the personal finance website WalletHub Wednesday released its annual report on the States with the Best Elder-Abuse Protections.

Elder-Abuse Protections in New Jersey (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

• 25^th – Total Expenditures on Elder-Abuse Prevention*
• 13^th – Number of Certified Volunteer Ombudsmen*
• 11^th – Nursing-Homes Quality
• 13^th – Total Expenditures on Legal Assistance Development per Residents aged 65+ years
• 5^th – Presence of Elder Abuse Forensic Centers

Overall rank for New Jersey: 47^th

*Per resident aged 65+