In 2014, the New York Times published a report indicating airbag manufacturer Takata knowingly produced defective airbags for more than a decade. Since then, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued escalating levels of recalls for Takata airbags.
A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has shed some light on what nursing homes can do to reduce unnecessary transfers from nursing homes to hospital emergency departments.
Emotional abuse can be just as serious as any other form of elder abuse and should never be overlooked. Also known as psychological abuse, it can have long lasting effects that may be difficult or impossible to recover from. It’s important to listen to our loved ones and know the signs to ensure that they […]
When an elderly person is under someone else’s care – be it a family member, nursing home staff, or a licensed caregiver – they have an expectation of trust in that relationship.
Financial elder abuse can be the most insidious of the forms of elder abuses because the signs are only evident to people with access to an elderly person’s money.
California Penal Code 368 defines elder abuse and lays out a range of penalties for it depending on severity. PC 368 was put in place to protect elders and dependent adults from being harmed.
For victims of nursing home abuse, the decision to file a lawsuit can be daunting. Understanding the basics of the legal process will help you get started.
A guide to understanding the causes, risk factors, treatment options and preventative measures associated with pressure sores among older adults
Some falls that occur in nursing homes are accidents. Others are the result of negligence and lack of proper care – a dangerous form of neglect.
A six part understanding of how we use California’s Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act of 1982 in proactively fighting for our clients rights.