Elder Abuse

For a family whose loved one resides at a New York nursing home, recognizing signs of elder abuse may trigger a range of strong emotions, from fear to betrayal to confusion. You want to keep your loved one safe from…

If your elderly loved one lives in a nursing home or residential care facility, you should be able to trust that they're well looked after. One of the most important components of their care consists of ensuring that they receive…

Elder abuse is any wrongful decision or action that carelessly, recklessly, or intentionally harms someone over 60. It's an unfortunately all too common form of personal injury that takes a devastating toll on older individuals and the people who care…

When it comes to the care of older adults, there are extra steps that must be taken in order to ensure that they remain safe and healthy. However, when this doesn’t happen, both medical malpractice and elder abuse can have…

Unfortunately, elder abuse is a serious issue in both New York and the rest of the country. The Adult Protective Services Association reports that most elder financial abuse occurs inside the circle of trusted friends and family. Our elders are…

Of all forms of elder abuse in nursing homes, psychological and emotional abuse seem to be the most pervasive and common problems. Emotional abuse also seems to be the hardest to track and frequently goes unreported. Therefore, experts aren't sure…