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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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How Can I Prevent Elder Abuse?

In order to prevent elder abuse it is important to do periodic checks on the wellbeing of seniors that you know. For instance, these checks can include dropping in on the senior to ensure that they are being cared for properly. In addition, it is important to ask the senior if they are being well…
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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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Benefits of the Elder Abuse Act

The Elder Abuse Act of 2011 will bring about much needed changes for the seniors in our community. The social problem that the Elder Abuse Act of 2011 intends to impact is our aging population of senior citizens and the care that they receive. It is important to educate ourselves, those around us, and those…
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Elder Abuse: Can you get a Restraining Order?

If you an elder/dependent adult or you know of one who is being abused, you can request a restraining order. To qualify, the elder or dependent adult must be 65 years or older or a dependent adult and you must have been: -Financially abused, -Physically abused, -Emotionally abused, -Psychologically abused, -Abducted/kidnapped, -Neglected, -Abandoned, -Isolated, -Not…
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Elder Abuse or Dependant Adult Abuse

Elder abuse is the abuse of a person who is 65 years of age or older. Dependant adult abuse is the abuse of an adult who is physically and/or mentally challenged and who is unable to protect themselves. Abuse does not consist only of physical abuse, it can also mean things like neglect, abandonment and isolation…
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