Preventing Elder Abuse

Under a new bill proposed by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, D-Sacramento, the state of California would be required to establish tighter “suitability requirements” for nursing home...

A new report, released by True Link Financial, a financial services firm based in San Francisco has revealed that seniors lose $36.48 Billion each year...

When you entrust the care of your loved elder to a nursing home in California, you have the right to expect that the facility they...

Elders are far more likely to suffer from diabetes than other age groups. It is estimated that 20% of adults between the ages of 65...

If an elder in your life needs assistance from a caregiver this year, it’s important that you proceed with caution when choosing the best person...

Financial abuse of elders is an unfortunate reality. In fact, elders are often specifically targeted by criminals looking to commit fraud and identity theft. There...

Thousands of elders become victims of financial abuse each year. Studies have sought to determine why so many elders fall prey to financial scams, and...

There are plenty of opportunists (read: criminals) looking for ways to obtain the sensitive, personal information of seniors. From digging through trash, to stealing from...

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...

If a loved elder in your family is showing signs that they need assistance in their lives because they are no longer able to manage...

By law, the staff members employed by California nursing homes are required to report health changes observed in the elders residing in their facilities. Unfortunately,...

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...