San Francisco California Elder Abuse Law Blog
How can my loved one recover from financial abuse?
There are many types of abuse, but one form that is not given as much attention is financial abuse. Financial abuse is when one person has financial control of another and withholds money from the victim of the abuse. In particular, financial abuse of the elderly is...
Do nursing homes violate human rights with chemical restraints?
When your loved one becomes a resident in a nursing home, you expect him or her to have the best possible care. As your parent, grandparent or other family members enter the home, he or she probably has medications to remain healthy. What happens if the nursing home...
The mental toll of financial abuse
When people think about the consequences of financial abuse, they often focus on the economic hardships that victims face. While these are definitely very hard for those subjected to financial abuse, it is important for victims and their loved ones to understand other...
What are chemical restraints in nursing homes?
Elder Abuse If you have a loved one in a nursing home, odds are you hope that he or she receives the best possible care. Most have heard horror stories of elder abuse and unfortunately, some of it is true. One form of elder abuse that you may be unaware of is...
Know the scams that target older adults
If your parents are in their 70s or beyond, they have an elevated risk of falling victim to a financial scam. Many of these predators target older adults, at a cost of almost $3 billion annually according to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging. Become...
Nursing home staffing problems may cause neglect
A nursing home should be a place where your elderly loved one can receive proper care. However, in the event a nursing home is not helping your relative to dress, go to the bathroom, or neglects to provide regular medication for your loved one, it is possible the home...
How elder neglect differs from abuse
Most people today have heard references to elder abuse and neglect, but they may not always understand the difference between the two. Both can cause serious harm, including death, to an elderly person yet they are unique in their characteristics. Anyone with an older...
Do you know the risk factors for elder financial abuse?
While you may be familiar with what elder financial abuse is, are you equally familiar with the risk factors associated with this form of abuse? Educating yourself could prove instrumental in protecting an elderly loved one. Forbes explores the issue, to help you know...
Why nursing home neglect should concern you as much as abuse
There is a reason the courts often lump “abuse” and “neglect” into the same categories. Though neglect may not be as violent as direct abuse, the consequences are often just as dangerous. When neglect involves an elderly loved one who lives in a California nursing...
Nursing home abuse signs might be overlooked
Elderly individuals should be able to count on their caregivers to do what's best for them. It isn't always easy to care for these individuals; however, there isn't any excuse for being negligent with the care provided or to abuse these senior citizens. When improper...
