Placing a loved one in a nursing home is often a difficult and emotional decision. Families rely on these facilities to provide the care, supervision, and medical attention that aging relatives can no longer manage on their own. While many nursing homes strive to maintain high standards, there are still instances where residents are subjected to abuse or neglect. Learning how to recognize the signs of abuse and understanding what steps to take if you suspect mistreatment can help protect … [Read more...] about Understanding Nursing Home Abuse in California
Elder Abuse
What You Need to Know about Scams Targeting Seniors
Sadly, there are scam artists who intentionally target seniors and the holidays are a particularly busy time for these predators. Whether you are a senior yourself or care about an elderly person, it pays to learn how some of these common scams operate in the hope that you will be able to recognize when you are the target of a scam before you lose money or assets. With that goal in mind, the Los Angeles attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors explain what you need to know about scams that … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Scams Targeting Seniors
The Truth about Elder Abuse in California
The population of older Americans has exploded in recent decades, leading to a corresponding increase in the prevalence of elder abuse and neglect. While you are likely aware that elder abuse occurs, you may not know how often it happens or what to do if you suspect that an elderly loved one is the victim of elder abuse or neglect. To help keep your loved ones safe, the Los Angeles attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors explain the trust about elder abuse in California and offer … [Read more...] about The Truth about Elder Abuse in California
What Is Financial Abuse of the Elderly?
Whether you are a senior yourself, or you have an elderly loved one, the issue of elder abuse and neglect is something you cannot afford to ignore. Financial abuse of the elderly is something you need to understand to prevent becoming a victim. While elder abuse is not a new problem in the U.S., it is a rapidly growing problem. Financial exploitation of the elderly is the most common type of elder abuse. With that in mind, the Los Angeles elder law attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors … [Read more...] about What Is Financial Abuse of the Elderly?
What You Need to Know about Nursing Home Abuse
As an adult child, moving a parent to a nursing home is often something that is done with a healthy dose of guilt and worry. If you faced this difficult decision at some point in the recent past, you may still be second guessing your decision. If you begin to suspect that your parent is being abused at the nursing home, you can probably add anger and confusion to the mixed bag of heightened emotions you are currently experiencing. Having never faced this situation before, the confusion comes … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Nursing Home Abuse
What to Do If You Suspect Elder Abuse
As the Baby Boomer generation moves into their retirement years, the “older” population in the U.S. is growing rapidly. Consequently, the need for caretakers has also grown at an astounding rate. Most people who care for the elderly do so with kindness and patience; however, there are those who prey on society’s most vulnerable, including the elderly. Realizing that an elderly loved one may be the victim of abuse can be a frightening and confusing revelation. The Los Angeles elder law attorneys … [Read more...] about What to Do If You Suspect Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse – What to Do If You Believe a Loved One Is a Victim
Anytime an elderly loved one is being cared for by others, whether at a long-term care facility or by at-home caregivers, it is difficult not to worry about their physical and mental wellbeing. This is especially true given the prevalence of elder abuse. The Los Angeles elder law attorneys at Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors discuss what to do if you believe a loved one is the victim of elder abuse. The Harsh Reality of Elder Abuse Sadly, elder abuse is probably more prevalent than most … [Read more...] about Elder Abuse – What to Do If You Believe a Loved One Is a Victim
Be Aware of Elder Financial Abuse
Sometimes people turn away from unpleasant subjects, and this is understandable in a way, but it is not wise in some instances cases. This dynamic definitely applies to financial abuse of the elderly. Alarming Losses The crime of elder financial abuse was not acknowledged or studied very much until the groundbreaking MetLife Study of Elder Financial Abuse was released about ten years ago. They estimated annual losses at $2.6 billion at that time, but there was a significant … [Read more...] about Be Aware of Elder Financial Abuse
Southern California Elder Abuse Issues
It is unfortunate, but nursing home abuse and neglect is a far too common reality. When the time comes to consider whether to place a loved one in a nursing home, finding one that is safe becomes a primary concern. Many clients ask are county nursing homes safe. The fact is, every nursing home is different and there are certain protections if elder abuse is suspected. Here is what you should know. Nursing home abuse and neglect Regrettably, nursing home abuse and neglect are realities. When … [Read more...] about Southern California Elder Abuse Issues
Unexpected Eviction Can Be a Sign of Elder Financial Abuse
As all Los Alamitos elder law lawyers know, our seniors can be particularly susceptible to various forms of financial abuse and exploitation. Financial exploitation refers to the unauthorized use of an elderly individual’s finances or assets. This type of abuse can be perpetrated by a family member, caregiver or a stranger. A recent story about an elderly California couple demonstrates one of the many signs of elder financial abuse of which we should all be aware. The unfortunate eviction of … [Read more...] about Unexpected Eviction Can Be a Sign of Elder Financial Abuse
