The financial abuse of older adults is a relatively common issue. Both family members and professional caregivers may misappropriate resources. They may assume that older adults are too vulnerable to hold them accountable or too confused to even recognize the...
Finding out that a nursing home gave your elderly parent powerful drugs without permission is terrifying. You may feel helpless, but California law is on your side. If the facility gave your parent these drugs without verifying that you or your parent agreed to them,...
Relatives of a 41-year-old intellectually disabled Ohio man recently filed suit after their family member died an excruciating death due to extreme constipation. The man had the dual diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder accompanied by poor impulse control, autism and...
Elder abuse can take many forms. Sometimes, it is emotional or psychological in nature. Caregivers and family members belittle or alienate an older adult. They may even engage in gaslighting, making them question their mental capacity. Other times, elder abuse may be...
Long-term care facilities are meant to provide comfort, safety and consistent medical attention for elderly or disabled residents. Unfortunately, some long-term care facilities fail to uphold this duty, leading to neglect that can cause serious physical and emotional...
