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March 29, 2014
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...
March 22, 2014
Clostridium difficile is known by the name C.diff in medical circles. C.diff is an infection, which causes inflammation of the colon, and is found far...
March 10, 2014
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...
March 03, 2014
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...
February 26, 2014
Fraud.org (a division of the National Consumer League) recently released a 2013 report which shows that phone scams had increased by 25% over the last...
February 17, 2014
When and if the time comes to help your elderly loved one to move into a nursing home, you’re likely to feel apprehension over putting...
February 12, 2014
How many of us rely on Yelp! to find a new restaurant? Or look for a new handyman on Angieslist? We do so because we...
February 04, 2014
In another horrifying example of egregious elder abuse, a former male nurse accused of neglect (in addition to other disturbing acts) will face charges of...
January 24, 2014
Walton Law APC is pleased to announce that Christopher C. Walton, founder and principal of the firm has been selected to the 2014 Southern California...
December 31, 2013
Financial abuse of the elderly can come from the most unlikely of perpetrators, and last month’s arrest of a former insurance agent is just the...
December 24, 2013
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...
December 17, 2013
A disturbing report came from the New York Times recently, wherein the newspaper reported that the daughter of a 96 year resident of a nursing...