Elder Abuse

It is no secret that many people have difficulty asking others for help. Elders living in Southern California are no different. Even though physical and...

In California, financial elder abuse is defined in Welfare and Institutions Code §15610.30. The code states: “Financial abuse of an elder or dependent adult occurs...

Nearly 70% of elder abuse victims are women, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. It is worth noting that the population of elder women...

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...

Elder abuse typically refers to the knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a custodial care provider, caregiver, or any other person that causes harm to...

Elder abuse has been called an epidemic and is viewed by many as a national crisis, for good reason. As many as five million elders...

Elder abuse in any form is strictly prohibited by California law. In addition to physical abuse and neglect, medication errors in nursing homes are considered...

While Mandated Reporters are required to report elder abuse within 48 hours and know who to report the abuse to, many non-mandated reporters suspect Elder...

In its simplest form, financial elder abuse involves taking money or property from an elderly person with the intent to defraud them. It is a...

If your loved one is suffering from dementia, you should be sure that any nursing home you may be considering is equipped to care for...

The use of physical and chemical restraints in California nursing homes is sometimes a necessary way of protecting patients from injuring themselves and others. When...

The elderly are prime targets for financial scams. Persons over the age of 50 control over 70% of the nation’s wealth. Yet senior citizens are...