Every year in the U.S., it’s estimated that10% of adults60 years and older are victims of elder abuse. Last year this added up to5 millionolder Americans. The impact of elder abuse can be devastating: People with confirmed elder abuse weretwice as likely to diethan those who were not...
Elder abuse is a pervasive issue that affects millions of adults worldwide. According to research from the US Department of Justice (DOJ), at least10% of adults over 65will experience one or more acts of abuse every year. The National Council on Aging states that seniors who have been abu...
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Seniors who have a small social circle or little social support are among those most at risk to become victims of elder abuse. Dementia patients, and those with reduced cognitive ability are at greater risk still. Seniors who live with a large number of household members also tend to be vict...
Dealing with the aftermath of nursing home abuse can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. Advocacy groups and support networks offer resources and assistance to victims of elder abuse and their families. These organizations can provide emotional support, educational materials, and...
Death of a Parent: The surviving parent may limit or cut off contact with the deceased parent’s extended family. Child Welfare Concerns: If there are allegations of neglect or abuse by the parents, grandparents may petition for custody or visitation. When to Seek Legal Advice Not all situatio...
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...
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. ...
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...
In fact, dowry harassment and domestic abuse are common among prominent and famous people too. Also, thevictims of domestic violenceinclude not just the wife, but the children, and other family members, too. However, there is hope for Indian women as there are strong laws against domestic abu...