Category Archives: Elder Law attorney orange county CA

How Can I Advocate for the Elderly?

If you are interested in advocating for the elderly in your community it is important to know how to get involved. In order to get involved you must know where, how, and when is best to become involved in the advocacy of senior citizens.  Here are some options: First, call the local nursing homes and…
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Elder Abuse Causes

Elder Abuse causes can vary from person to person. For instance, some may commit elder abuse because they are aware of the vulnerable state of the senior and are simply using them for personal gain.  Often seniors are vulnerable due to their physical or mental state. More specifically, the aging population may be suffering from…
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Where Does Elder Abuse Occur?

Elder abuse can occur anywhere, in your home, in a friends home, a relatives home, a strangers home, or in a nursing home. Elder abuse is not limited to the previously mentioned locations, it can occur anywhere. Commonly, elder abuse occurs in nursing homes, but it is not limited to the assisted living facilities. It…
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What Are Some Signs of Elder Abuse?

It is important to have the ability to identify elder abuse in case you witness this abuse being done to someone you love, or even a stranger. If you witness elder abuse it is important to report the abuse so that the individual can receive help and support. The different types of Elder Abuse are…
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Attorney Allegedly Takes Advantage of Two Elderly Sisters Finances

An attorney from Newport Beach allegedly takes advantage of two elderly sisters. The attorney goes by the name Peter Nitschke, he is 45 years old. Mr. Nitschke met these two ladies at a Church they all attended in Laguna Woods. The attorney offered to assist these two ladies with their finances associated with the sale…
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Elder Financial Abuse Statistics

Our society is being affected by the maltreatment of senior’s emotional and physical wellbeing, as well as the financial abuse of senior citizens in our communities. According to the Metlife Study of Elder Financial Abuse, “over a three month period from April through January 2010, the National Center on Elder Abuse media reports revealed approximately…
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Impact of the Elder Abuse Act of 2011

The proposed legislation will definitely impact the problem. The legislation aims to highlight and focus on senior citizens and their well-being. The core causes of elder abuse are the vulnerabilities of the elderly. Many families of the elderly must care for the elderly when they are incapable of caring for themselves. Care does not only constitute…
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Elder Abuse Act of 2011

The Elder Abuse Act of 2011, also known as bill number S.462 is a bill that will not only protect the elderly but will help to preserve goodness in society. Those being affected by elder abuse occurring around the world could potentially be someone’s grandma, mother, sister, aunt or wife. It is important that social…
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Elder or Dependent Adult Protective Order

If you are over 65 years of age or are between 18-64 with certain disabilities and are being abuse you can file for an elder or dependent adult protective order. Some forms of abuse may include: -Physical abuse -Neglect -Abandonment -Financial abuse -Mental and emotional abuse
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