ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Elder abuse is widespread in our society, but there is increased awareness of the issue and the forms of abuse, and resources to help. California elder abuse lawyers say that it can be difficult to...
Category: Physical Elder Abuse
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Several recent high-profile stories show that elder abuse between family members is a current and widespread issue, according to San Francisco physical elder abuse lawyers. According to the National...
Elder Abuse a Growing Issue in Sonoma County
June 12, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Elder abuse and neglect reports have significantly increased in Sonoma County over the past few years. According to a recent county report, they have increased by 70 percent over the past five years....
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Although elder abuse is a growing problem in this country, a lack of coordination among states and their various agencies, as well as budgetary issues, makes addressing and preventing this issue very...
Defining and Preventing Elder Abuse
May 26, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Due to their vulnerability, the elderly are often victims of abuse. The 1985 Elder Abuse Prevention, Identification and Treatment Act provides a definition of what is considered elder abuse. It can be a...