Preventing Elder Abuse

For many Californians the time comes when their loved elderly parent or family member may need some help within their home. Whether they need help...

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...

If you believe that an elder has been the victim of any form of elder abuse, including neglect, while in the care of a California...

Identity theft continues to arise as a harsh reality for millions of Americans each year. In fact, according to the Justice Department, more than 11...

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...

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...

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...

For many families the decision to help a loved one move into a long-term care facility is difficult. With elder abuse cases on the rise,...

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...

The decision to place a loved one in a long-term care facility for the elderly can be a very difficult and emotionally demanding process. Both...