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...
Category: Physical Elder Abuse
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...
California Elder Abuse Attorneys Recommend Tips for Selecting a Caregiver for your Elderly Loved Ones
May 1, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California elder abuse attorneys want to advise family members and loved ones on how to select a caregiver, and signs of elder abuse to watch for. Elder abuse is defined as intentional actions that can...
Finding a Caretaker
May 1, 2015
If you can’t be the one to do the hands-on work of taking care of your older relative or family member, you obviously want the next best, most reliable replacement you can find to do the job. Even if you are living with...
California Elder Abuse Attorneys Share Information From the White House Council on Aging Forums
April 13, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California elder abuse attorneys commend the White House Council on Aging for their recent initiatives to address elder abuse. The council is currently hosting regional forums in advance of their...