Expert Tells How to Spot, Prevent Elder AbuseAchen, Paris
Emotional abuseis one of the hardest types of abuse to recognize. Abusers get away with this form of abuse when they know that their victims are unwilling or unable to report the abuse. Emotional abuse can include intentional humiliation, social isolation, verbal abuse, and intimidation. ...
Many mental health professionals recommend using survivor-affirming language rather than referring to people as victims in the context of domestic violence. This can help reduce the stigma around this concern and may inspire a perspective focused on growth and perseverance. The American Psychological As...
Questionable phone calls, concerning emails, heart-rending stories from a sudden new friend in need of endless financial support: elder abuse can take many forms, says lawyer Jane Walsh. And as technology becomes more sophisticated, susceptibility to tricks and scams will increa...
Victims of nursing home neglect or abuse can file a lawsuit to seek justice and compensation. If the resident passes away from their injuries, a close relative may be able to file a wrongful death nursing home lawsuit to hold the facility accountable. Parties who may be able to file a nurs...
Beyond Csi: How Forensic Techniques Combat Elder AbuseOn a routine visit, Mrs. F was found by her adult protective service (APS) worker to have bruises...Koin, Diana
Work-life balanceservices from an EAP aim to ease some of that burden. An EAP program’s experts can provide assistance with a range of services, such as finding childcare or elder care, connecting with a lawyer, or even receiving nutrition advice. Just think of how much better your employe...
If you find troubling violations or have concerns about your loved one’s well-being, you don’t have to handle it alone. The Nursing Home Abuse Center works with skilled elder abuse lawyers nationwide. Get a free case reviewright now to see if we can connect you. ...
workers, and union organizers; by stalkers or domestic abusers to harass their victims; and by other nefarious actors to commit a variety of crimes. The fact that people cannot currently tell they are being monitored adds to the risk. “We need both legal and technical guardrails,” Gillmor ...
The USC Center for Elder Justice estimates that Medicare loses approximately $60 billion each year to fraud, errors, and abuse [*]. Your Medicare number is a prime target for hackers who can sell it on the Dark Web for upwards of $1,000 [*]. That’s 500X more valuable than a stol...