The World Health Organization at the United Nations has established June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. We often talk about elder abuse in this blog, because it’s such a pervasive yet under-reported problem. Elders are on the receiving end of some of the most horrific treatments, including … [Read more...]
Financial Elder Abuse In Charleston, WV Nursing Homes
Entrusting a loved one in a nursing home is always a difficult decision. Discovering that someone is taking advantage of a loved one can be as heartbreaking as it is infuriating. In any form, financial elder abuse is a crime. In elders with dementia, getting a statement may be difficult, if not … [Read more...]