Elder Abuse

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is more prevalent than most people think. Many nursing home residents fall victim to neglect and abuse each year – despite the fact that federal and state laws exist to help protect them from abuse and neglect. One effective way to help stop this terrible pandemic involving our elderly loved ones… Continue reading How to Report Elder Abuse in New Jersey

Elder abuse is a serious issue that is overlooked for many of us. It is hard to quantify the exact number of elders suffering from this kind of abuse because many cases are not reported to the authorities. However, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 have been… Continue reading How to Protect Against Elder Abuse

Abuse can happen to anyone – regardless of age, sex, race, religion or ethnic or cultural background. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 get abused, neglected, or financially exploited. This is called elder abuse. While elder abuse can happen anywhere, it is most common at assisted living facilities or… Continue reading Warning Signs of Elder Abuse

It is not easy to make the decision of placing an elderly loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home. For some of us, this may not be a choice at all. Regardless of why the decision was made, we depend on the facility to take care of our elderly once trusted in… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Elder Abuse Attorney

Elder abuse is recognized as a continually increasing and serious problem in our society. Unfortunately, due to the hidden signs, under-reporting and the absence of a nationwide uniform reporting system, it is difficult to determine the full scope of elder abuse. One way we can shed light on the ever occurring issue of elder abuse… Continue reading 6 Types of Elder Abuse

Nursing care facilities are intended to provide seniors who cannot care for themselves with medical care and assistance with daily living (ADL). Sadly, while most live up to this standard, there are too many long-term care facilities that subject the vulnerable seniors to elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. What makes this situation even more tragic… Continue reading Important Information You Must Know About Elder Abuse in New Jersey

Getting old is hard. Often elders are frail and dependent on their others for basic car and are reluctant to complain because they don’t know how they will survive outside of their dependent condition. Most elders who are abused suffer in silent anxiety. Elder abuse is an expression that is used universally to describe any… Continue reading Who Can Sue for Elder Abuse?

Unfortunately, elder abuse is more common than most people think. Sadly, this type of abuse often takes a variety of different forms, making it generally difficult to spot. Common types of elder abuse involve intimidation or threats against the elderly, some involve neglect, and others involve financial scams and exploitation. Most elder abuse cases involve… Continue reading Common Reasons Why Elder Abuse Is Likely to Go Unreported