Elder abuse is a pressing issue that affects countless seniors and families. The California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) plays a crucial role in advocating for residents' rights and resolving complaints. Unfortunately, the LTCOP faces several limitations...
Elder Abuse
What can you do to protect a loved one from elder abuse?
Seeing a loved one move into a residential care home can be difficult, but it is often for the best. The staff there should be able to give them the care and help they need. Here are a few things you can do to minimize the chances that your loved one will be abused or...
How does technology impact elder law in California?
As people age, their needs change. Some older adults require the support of a trustworthy individual to manage their daily lives or their finances. Others need protection from abuse, as family members and professional caregivers sometimes mistreat vulnerable older...
Why does dementia increase the odds of elder abuse?
If you have an elderly loved one who is suffering from dementia, they may need the type of care only offered in a nursing home or assisted living facility. However, their condition itself could make that living situation precarious, as it can increase the odds of...
Who is most likely to steal an elder adult’s identity?
Financial abuse comes in many forms. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to several types of financial abuse. Their caregivers may steal from them directly in some cases. They can also be vulnerable to undue influence. Caregivers and family members may try to...
Steps to reporting nursing home abuse
The majority of people in nursing homes are vulnerable. Nursing homes have a legal duty to provide a reasonable standard of care. For the most part, this is what happens. However, there are occasions when nursing homes fall short of their duty of care. Abuse is a...
Is understaffing at a nursing home a prequel to abuse?
Understaffing in nursing homes has become an alarming issue that affects the quality of care provided to elderly residents. When nursing facilities fail to maintain adequate staff, residents are at higher risk of neglect and even abuse. Here’s a closer look at how...
Memory care unit residents face great risks
People who go into memory care units have cognitive challenges that require more care than traditional long-term care facilities can provide. This puts them at risk of challenges with their care. Because memory care residents don’t always have their wits about them,...
Understanding psychological abuse of the elderly in nursing homes
Long-term care home residents, especially the elderly, are mostly dependent on the professionalism and goodwill of the people who provide their daily care. Unfortunately, not all caregivers are adequately trained, empathetic or committed to the well-being of their...
Have a loved one’s valuables gone missing?
When a loved one becomes a resident of a nursing facility, families generally trust that they will be well-cared for and their belongings safeguarded. Unfortunately, in some cases, valuables go missing, raising concerns about theft, neglect and/or mismanagement within...