Fighting For The Elderly, Vulnerable and Injured.
There are many ways that nursing homes can neglect or abuse the people whom they are supposed to care for. For example, staff members may physically mistreat individual residents or steal their personal property. They might also choose not to respond when someone...
The sad and harsh truth is that American nursing homes are fraught with scandals and opportunists who want to take advantage of your loved ones. You expect these facilities to care of your loved ones, yet many put profits above people and are plagued with cases of...
The unthinkable still plagues the nation – the elderly falling victim to sexual predators in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. The United States Census Bureau projects California’s elderly population to double to 6.4 million by 2025, which could also double...
Elderly individuals have lived in the world long enough to have accumulated a significant amount of money. Their age is a testament to the hard work they needed to get to where they are today while maintaining their standard of living. Unfortunately, their age also...
People are only recently realizing the effects of emotional and psychological abuse on an individual. Elder individuals are particularly vulnerable because they may be unaware that they are experiencing abuse. They rely on nursing homes and the health care providers...
When individuals who are suffering from memory disorders become residents at long-term care facilities, they are uniquely vulnerable when it comes to suffering from abuse, neglect and exploitation. As a result, the loved ones of memory care residents need to be...
If your loved one is a victim of abuse or neglect in a nursing home, they may be entitled to compensation. However, pursuing a nursing home abuse claim can be challenging and complex. You must gather evidence, file a complaint, negotiate with insurance companies and...
Elder abuse is a common problem affecting millions of senior citizens nationwide. The vulnerabilities of old age make them susceptible to physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. Therefore, it is essential to protect your elderly loved ones from abuse...
Elder abuse is not always physical in nature. All too often, older adults are taken advantage of financially by caretakers, professionals and scam artists. Statistics indicate that financial scams that specifically target older adults are on the rise. As a result, it...
The unlawful mistreatment of older Americans manifests in a variety of different ways. Depending on the severity of the conduct in question, offenders who engage in abuse, neglect or exploitation may face civil and/or criminal consequences. Yet, such mistreatment too...