Suspecting that someone has harmed or exploited an older family member can leave you anxious and unsure where to turn. The attorney you choose may shape how quickly the mistreatment stops and what your family recovers. The questions you ask before you hire can protect...
Elder abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial abuse and neglect. According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 and over have experienced some form of elder abuse. In California, a state with a...
Growing older often brings about changes in a person’s cognition and mental faculties, but the persistent forgetting of how to accomplish everyday tasks strays beyond the realm of normal aging. Any impairment in a person’s ability to remember, think, focus, reason...
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...