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October 17, 2017
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...
October 06, 2017
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...
September 17, 2017
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...
August 25, 2017
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...
August 11, 2017
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...
July 28, 2017
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...
June 30, 2017
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...
June 14, 2017
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...
June 02, 2017
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...
May 19, 2017
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...
May 04, 2017
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...
April 20, 2017
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,...