Elder Abuse Prevention

Can a Guardian Be Sued for Negligence?

Jul 26, 2023

When an adult is not competent to make their own decisions due to dementia or other reasons, it is o...

Talking With Your Elderly Parents About Financial Scams

Oct 26, 2022

Older people have a number of traits that make them both appealing, and vulnerable, to scammers. The...

Physical Abuse Of Elder

Mar 16, 2022

Physical abuse is the intentional use of physical force to cause pain, illness, injury, distress, fu...

What Is The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act Of Michigan?

Feb 24, 2022

Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults has always been a problem, in Michigan and elsewhere. ...

Watch Out for These Four Coronavirus Scams Aimed at Seniors!

Apr 29, 2020

During any public crisis, there are always bad actors who come out of the woodwork with scams design...

The Top Ten Scams Targeting Seniors In 2019

Jun 27, 2019

Older adults have always been a popular target for con artists and scammers. They tend to be well-ma...

Understanding The New Protections For Nursing Home Residents

Jul 12, 2017

When older adults enter nursing homes and long-term care facilities, they shouldn't have to check th...

What Is Predatory Marriage Phenomenon?

Mar 17, 2017

Picture this: an elderly man lives alone. He needs assistance, but his adult children are too far aw...

Top Financial Scams Against Seniors (And How To Fight Back)

Mar 07, 2017

Older Americans often to have two things in common: a lifetime of careful savings under their belt, ...

Preventing, Recognizing, And Responding To Financial Abuse Of The Elderly

Mar 28, 2016

Elderly people, especially those in need of regular care, have always been vulnerable to abuse. In t...