The Painful Reality of Dealing with Dementia Patients The Burden on Caregivers One in three senior Americans die with some form of dementia. More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. And that number...
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Elder Abuse by Caregivers There comes a time in most seniors’ lives when a caregiver is indispensable. Often aging individuals need round-the-clock help, and neither family members nor close friends are in a position to...
Medical Professionals’ Responsibility to Protect Elders from Abuse Elder Abuse Elder abuse is often difficult to detect and sometimes victims feel uncomfortable talking to even their most trusted family members about...
San Francisco Financial Elder Abuse Attorneys: Risk Factors for Financial Elder Abuse
February 28, 2017
Risk Factors for Financial Elder Abuse According to a recent study reviewed in Forbes, over 5% of senior Americans are financially exploited by family members each year and an even greater percentage are defrauded by...
San Mateo Elder Abuse Attorneys: Federal Government Crack Down on Crimes Against Seniors
February 27, 2017
Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017 Federal Legislation Protects Seniors Elder abuse is about to receive the full attention of Congress. A new bill entitled Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017...