while mythis and will respond to and prosecute these cases. while my grandmother's stolen assets were reclaimed, many elled elders never reclaim their money or their lives. here, financial transactions enhanced detection mandatory reporting or greater reporting of suspicious activities will so help. financial monitors must be matched by physical monitors to insure elders well being. finally, i urge congress to reauthorize the elder justice act and the older americans is a trend, it's not our destiny. thank you. >> thank you very much mr. marshall for your very compelling testimony and your advocacy. ms. disaster was beloved in my state as well and did so much good throughout her life. >> thanks. >> ms. shaw. thank you senator, ranking member and also president elect of the north american security's administrators association although i am not testifying before the committee in that capacity today. i am honored to be here to discuss one of the most serious problems facing our elderly financial exploitation. and to present one approach in maine.