When we are talking about intentional abuse (sexual, physical and the like), most commonly the abusers are hired caregivers, although they can sometimes family members. There is also a rash… CONTINUE

The key factors that make people vulnerable to elder abuse include: complicated medical problems lack of mobility lack of cognition dementia or simply altered mental status All of those things… CONTINUE

The number one thing you want to do is be there. You want to have, whenever possible, a physical presence at the institution where your elderly loved one is placed…. CONTINUE

In order to bring a claim, you have to show that there was negligence on the part of the facility — that is, that the care they provided was below… CONTINUE

Yes, you can sue for elder neglect. The most common situations we see in elder neglect lawsuits are in nursing homes, assisted living, other long term care facilities and similar… CONTINUE

Elder abuse is usually when someone who is in a relationship with an elderly person, whether through their work or an intimate relationship engages in physical or financial impropriety that… CONTINUE