Just months after the Mickey Rooney’s case against his stepson settled for $2.8 Million, another celebrity is the subject of a massive elder abuse investigation. This time, the alleged celebrity…
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We were thrilled to receive an email from Nancy Peverini, Legislative Director for the Consumer Attorneys of America, announcing the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) is co-sponsoring a bill along…
According to the World Health Organization, dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people. Dementia, which is a syndrome in which there is a…
Clostridium difficile is known by the name C.diff in medical circles. C.diff is an infection, which causes inflammation of the colon, and is found far too often in California nursing…
In another horrifying example of egregious elder abuse, a former male nurse accused of neglect (in addition to other disturbing acts) will face charges of elder abuse in San Diego…
You may recall that back in November of 2013, Governor Brown signed two new bills pertaining to elder abuse. I’m happy to report that effective January 1, 2014, those bills…
Happy 2014 from Walton Law, APC. We hope that you enjoyed your holidays, and are excited about the opportunities in store for you and your loved ones in this New…
Good news in the fight to protect our elderly comes as the result of Governor Brown signing SB 543 and AB 140 into law last month. Our very own San…
Elder abuse is an epidemic affecting elders of all ethnicities, socioeconomic groups and genders. Any elder, but particularly those suffering from diminished mental acuity, or declining physical wellness can become…
Psychological abuse of elders may also be called emotional elder abuse. The terms are often interchangeable and denote the intentional infliction of mental and/or emotional anguish. Psychological abuse may come…