When it comes to nursing homes or elder abuse, there are some situations where family members don’t realize it is occurring. A classic example of this is the use of restraints. Today, restraints are often used in nursing homes to protect individuals from harming...
Stebner and Associates is thrilled to announce that as of September 1, 2021, our office name changed to Stebner, Gertler, Guadagni & Kawamoto. We are excited to welcome aboard new partners, including Jon Gertler, who are old friends. We will continue to fight on...
When you place an elderly loved one in a nursing home in San Francisco or elsewhere, you expect that person to be taken care of by competent professionals who always have each person’s best interests at heart. Even if the staff is attentive in every way, however,...
You may have seen horrific reports about elder abuse on the news or in the papers. If you have recently moved your parents into a nursing home, you might worry about the prospect of someone abusing them. Estimates suggest around 10% of over-65-year-olds experience...
Growing older brings about unique challenges that stem from cognitive and health decline. Many seniors (women in particular) become victims of financial and elder abuse. Elderly adults who require assistance with their health, financial and legal affairs are...
A few months ago, you helped your aging father move into a California nursing home. Whenever you visit your father recently, he seems out of sorts and not as lively as he used to be. Could the nursing home staff use chemical restraints? Human Rights Watch explains...
America is aging. Not only that, but aging looks different these days. Fewer of our elders are cohabiting with their families. There are higher rates of mental degradation and physical disability that go along with the overall increased age of the population. These...
Elder financial abuse occurs when someone fraudulently takes assets or money from an older person. It can occur in many ways, such as direct theft of belongings or embezzlement of funds from a bank account. Anyone can commit this crime, including family members,...
Many residents in California have elderly family members who require care to help them with their daily lives. This may entail a person providing some in-home assistance or it may require the family member to live in a long-term care facility like a nursing home. When...
The fact that many seniors experience diminishing health and a decrease in self sufficiency makes them a target of abusers or scammers. While many seniors live in the care of people who love them and who would never harm them, there are also many elderly persons who...
