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…
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When and if the time comes to help your elderly loved one to move into a nursing home, you’re likely to feel apprehension over putting them into the care of…
How many of us rely on Yelp! to find a new restaurant? Or look for a new handyman on Angieslist? We do so because we want to know if a…
Identity theft typically spikes during the holiday season, and as such, it’s worth reiterating the fact that elders may be at an increased risk of becoming victims of identity theft….
Los Angeles ABC 7 News recently partnered with the Center for Investigating Reporting to shine a light on alleged abuse cases, which are being poorly investigated by the California Department…
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 a vulnerable adult. In California,…
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 in the United States are…
Unfortunately, in spite of the fact that unnecessarily restraining elders while in a long term skilled nursing facility or nursing home is against the law, countless elders are physically restrained…
We all have the responsibility to report elder abuse and neglect if we suspect it. Of course, if you believe that an elder is in a life-threatening situation, you should…
Financial abuse of the elderly is rampant, and often has devastating consequences for those who fall victim to financial fraud and scams. As our elders are often vulnerable to this…