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….
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The San Diego County District Attorney’s office has set up an entire site devoted to elder abuse prevention and awareness. The “Safe Seniors” website provides valuable tips for preventing elder…
In one of the most recent and most alarming incidents of neglect and elder abuse, a Castro Valley assisted living facility was shut down a few weeks ago by Social…
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…
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 million Americans fall victim to…
Unfortunately, there are far too many opportunists in the world, and the one thing they all share in common is that they are looking for the simplest way to get…
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have concluded that “Elder abuse is independently associated with increased mortality risk, especially for cardiovascular related mortality,” according to Dr. XinQi Dong, geriatrician, and…
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,…
In our last post, we suggested tips for confirming that a potential skilled nursing facility or residential nursing home has the appropriate staff to address the needs of elders with…