When I, your friendly neighborhood tech writer, began my reconnaissance for Mashable's roundup of the best home security systems, I was taken aback by the amount of complicated jargon I encountered — more so than usual for consumer technology, and plenty enough to scare off the average homeowner with limited knowledge of the market. I was taken even further aback by the ambiguity of some popular companies' websites when it comes to basic details like system specs and average costs, and by the sheer number of companies that offer seemingly identical gear. Providing Financial Protection for Seniors » The Glass HammerBy Donna J. Jodhan The term elder abuse is becoming more and more popular these days and sad to say it is a term that has so many negative connotations to it. There was a time not too long ago when the term elder abuse used to be applied to the treatment of the elderly in homes for seniors; but no more. This term has been expanded to include the treatment of the elderly not just in homes for seniors, but also with regard to financial matters.