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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...

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...

In California, the family of an elder who has passed away due to nursing home neglect or abuse has the right to file a lawsuit...

Southern California elders – particularly those residing in nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities – are unfortunately prone to developing life-threatening bedsores. Bedsores, which are...

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,...

Isolation is a form of Elder Abuse in California, per California Penal Code §15610.43. Elder abuse is a violation of the rights of elders by...

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...

Governor Jerry Brown made it clear that assisted living facilities in California will be held accountable for violations of state regulations, to the tune of...

We’re proud to announce that Chris Walton, Founder of Walton Law, APC, was recently named to the San Diego Daily Transcript’s 2014 list of Top...

For many Californians the time comes when their loved elderly parent or family member may need some help within their home. Whether they need help...