Elder Abuse Blog
Posted on Jun 7, 2013
Elder abuse is not only a devastating occurrence, it can be a crime. That was the case for two residents of California this past week when they were accused of taking money from an elderly individual ...
Continue reading "Couple Arrested for Financial Elder Abuse" »
Posted on May 20, 2013
If you have noticed your loved one's infection go unaddressed, this can be a serious problem and can be a sign of elder neglect. If an elderly person is not treated for their infection, their body ...
Continue reading "Unaddressed Infections and Sepsis" »
Posted on May 17, 2013
As much as we would love to hope that our elderly loved ones are being cared for in a safe and attentive environment that is not always the case. There are countless stories of instances in which ...
Continue reading "How Can I Tell If My Loved One is Being Neglected?" »
Posted on May 8, 2013
Elderly individuals often face abuse through a number of means and in any situation it is important to find help. Before the situation occurs, become educated with the associated risks, as well as how ...
Continue reading "Protect Against Financial Abuse" »
Posted on Mar 15, 2013
Scams are something that most of us deal with at some point. It can be telemarketers calling in the later hours of the evening or someone taking and using our identity. Many elders are victims of ...
Continue reading "Scams Against the Elderly" »
Posted on Feb 26, 2013
When we think of abuse, it can be easy to think of the violent outburst and the physical scars that are left on victims. Abuse can be inflicted in a number of ways, and all of these can take a toll on ...
Continue reading "The Emotional Toll of Abuse" »
Posted on Feb 21, 2013
Elder abuse is a challenging topic to hear about and many people are devastated to hear the harmful situation that many loved ones are in. The problem is a major one in society these days and rather ...
Continue reading "Victims of Abuse Turn to Shelters for Help" »
Posted on Feb 5, 2013
A pressure ulcer can be a very common injury that older individuals suffer. They may be placed in a bed and not turned enough, leading to the ulceration of the skin. The elderly are often unable to ...
Continue reading "How Pressure Ulcers Occur & How to Avoid Them" »
Posted on Jan 23, 2013
Elder abuse is an atrocious event in our society that continues to persist in spite of education on the subject and venues where elders can be cared for. There are a number of outlets that are ...
Continue reading "How The District Attorney's Office Defines Elder Abuse" »
Posted on Jan 14, 2013
The abuse of elders is a topic that is not always given the attention that it deserves. Countless older individuals are left to suffer under uncaring conditions and many of these instances can be ...
Continue reading "Director of Nursing Sentenced for Elder Abuse" »
Posted on Dec 18, 2012
Watching your loved ones grow old and ill is a very difficult thing to see. We notice that their hearing is failing them, we see how frustrated they are when they can’t walk to the next room on ...
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Posted on Oct 12, 2012
Occasionally the folks up in Sacramento get it right. In the case of AB 2149 (Butler), "The Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act", an important loop hole that allowed abusive ...
Continue reading "California Legislature gets it Right on Elder Abuse Gag Orders" »
Posted on Mar 4, 2012
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Los Angeles Elder Abuse Law Blog. You can subscribe to our RSS feed by clicking here.
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