And I think oftentimes our seniors are so used to being independent that they want to continue to be independent and live in their own home, with their pets, with their families. But It becomes much more difficult, and that leaves them more vulnerable to a lot of the financial exploitation or even the physical, emotional and isolation that they endure. So it's important to recognize that, but more importantly, it's important to get them help. And that's really the purpose of this, making, one, the awareness, but two, getting. (36:50–37:01)
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