Category: Elder Abuse
How to Report Elder Abuse in New Jersey
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
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How to Protect Against Elder Abuse
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 rep
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Warning Signs of 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, ne
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How to Choose the Right Elder Abuse Attorney
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 w
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6 Types of Elder Abuse
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 un
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Important Information You Must Know About Elder Abuse in New Jersey
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 s
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Who Can Sue for Elder Abuse?
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 the
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Common Reasons Why Elder Abuse Is Likely to Go Unreported
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
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