Standing up for a loved one dealing with elder abuse at home
Too many people mistakenly assume that because their loved one stays with family or a spouse that they won't face elder abuse as they age. While people in nursing homes do have to deal with difficult scenarios, the same is...
Wife and daughter fight over care of actor Tim Conway
Actor Tim Conway is famous for his offbeat comedy roles and particularly as a cast member of the Carol Burnett show. Unfortunately, the 84-year-old actor now suffers from advanced stages of dementia. He currently lives in nursing facility that his...
Recognizing signs of elder abuse
One of the most difficult parts of adulthood is becoming the caretaker of an elderly parent. As our parents age, our roles slowly reverse. Making the decision to move your father or mother into a nursing home or assisted living...
Dependent Adult Abuse
Who is a dependent adult? At law in the State of California, a dependent adult is someone between 18 and 64 that has certain mental or physical disabilities that keep him or her from being able to do normal activities...
Elder Abuse – A Rapidly Growing Societal Problem
Each year hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. Many victims are people who are older, frail, and vulnerable, cannot help themselves, and depend on others to meet their most basic needs. Abusers of older adults...