ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) gives tools and advice for people to protect their retired parents against fraud and scammers. The growing elderly population loses billions per year as a...
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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...
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California elder abuse attorneys warn that senior citizens are often the target of scammers, and urge senior citizens to be cautious. Senior citizens are often targets, as they are viewed as trusting and...