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October 10, 2016
Call center scams wherein callers identify themselves as IRS officials seeking allegedly unpaid taxes from call victims have been ongoing for years. This scam is...
October 04, 2016
According to a recent report from The New York Times, taking nursing home abuse claims to court has just become easier for residents and their...
September 28, 2016
The Washington Post recently highlighted a tragic story of elder abuse that took place in San Diego— the story of a 90-year-old woman whose caretaker...
September 05, 2016
It is an unfortunate fact that elder abuse is a common and growing problem in San Diego and throughout the United States. Abuse of the...
August 17, 2016
We all have family members that we love and want only the best for. As our parents and other family members reach an age where...
July 23, 2016
When considering types of elder abuse, neglect and abandonment often come to mind. It is an unpleasant fact however, that elder abuse can and does...
June 28, 2016
According to a recent report from the Associated Press, elderly residents of nursing homes who are considered to be challenging to care for are often...
June 12, 2016
Nursing homes in San Diego have a legal responsibility to ensure that residents are properly nourished. Nursing home staff must monitor residents during mealtime to...
June 05, 2016
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has called financial abuse in elders “the crime of the century,” due to its prevalence in the senior community....
May 21, 2016
Each year, more than one in three seniors sustain falls, which result in serious injuries. In some instances, falls are the result of elder or...
May 15, 2016
When an elder (defined as anyone over the age of 65) falls down, injuries can range from minor bumps or bruises to serious injuries, including...
May 05, 2016
Each year, more than one in three elders in San Diego falls, with serious injuries resulting. In some instances, falls are the result of elder...