Elder abuse awareness open house set at Stockman Bank

Press release

June 15, Stockman Bank will be participating in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by helping to heighten awareness about elder abuse and fraud in local communities.

Stockman will hold open houses at all 37 branches across the state.

Financial abuse targeting older adults is on the rise, with the AARP reporting more than 369,000 nationwide incidents each year. Thursday, June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and people can come into Stockman Bank for an open house during normal business hours in the lobby.

People can have refreshments and pick up educational information about common scams targeting seniors and how to prevent becoming a victim. 

A special press conference will be held on the second floor of the Billings Downtown bank Thursday from 11–11:30 a.m.  Attorney General Austin Knudsen is set to speak about current Elder Abuse initiatives being rolled out by the state of Montana. Representatives from the Division of Criminal Investigation, Big Sky Senior Services, Adult Resource Alliance, and Adult Protective Services will also be present.

Stockman Bank continues to see an increased number of incidents pertaining to elder abuse and fraud at its bank locations across the state. By hosting these open houses, the company aims to bring awareness and educate the elder members of our local communities.