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February 19, 2015
Nursing homes in California have a responsibility to prevent malnutrition in resident elders, per the California Department of Public Health. In fact, failure by nursing...
February 12, 2015
When you entrust the care of your loved elder to a nursing home in California, you have the right to expect that the facility they...
February 05, 2015
Elders are far more likely to suffer from diabetes than other age groups. It is estimated that 20% of adults between the ages of 65...
January 28, 2015
If an elder in your life needs assistance from a caregiver this year, it’s important that you proceed with caution when choosing the best person...
January 22, 2015
Financial abuse of elders is an unfortunate reality. In fact, elders are often specifically targeted by criminals looking to commit fraud and identity theft. There...
January 16, 2015
Thousands of elders become victims of financial abuse each year. Studies have sought to determine why so many elders fall prey to financial scams, and...
January 08, 2015
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...
January 01, 2015
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...
December 17, 2014
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...
December 02, 2014
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...
November 18, 2014
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...
November 07, 2014
Southern California elders – particularly those residing in nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities – are unfortunately prone to developing life-threatening bedsores. Bedsores, which are...