Elder Abuse at Their Own Hands: Self-Neglect – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Self-neglect happens when an elderly or disabled person fails to provide themselves with whatever is necessary to stay free of physical and emotional harm. Most often, the elder that is guilty of self-neglect has no idea they are in a bad situation. Sadly, sometimes it is a matter of pride [...]
The Red Flags of Elder Abuse – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
If you know a senior or disabled adult that relies on a caregiver for some of life’s daily activities, you should learn the signs of elder abuse. When many people think of elder abuse, they think of physical abuse. However, elder abuse comes in many forms: neglect, financial abuse, exploitation, [...]
What is Elder Abuse? – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Elder abuse is a defined as intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that lead to, or could lead to, harm of a venerable senior citizen. By law, elder abuse includes: Physical Abuse Neglect Sexual Abuse Emotional Abuse Psychological Abuse Financial Abuse Financial Exploitation Abandonment Unfortunately, elder [...]
Consumer Fraud and the Elderly – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Every year over $40 billion is lost to consumer fraud. Sadly, over half of victims are senior citizens. Senior citizens tend to be more trusting, and are home with the time to talk to telemarketers that call. With a bit of planning, and by educating the seniors in your life, [...]
The Warning Signs of Financial Abuse and Exploitation in Seniors – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Financial abuse and exploitation of the elderly comes in many forms. While you most commonly hear stories on the news about scam artists that trick elderly citizens out of their retirement funds, most often the person responsible for the financial abuse and exploitation is a caregiver, and most commonly that [...]
Talking to Elderly Family Members about Financial Fraud and Exploitation- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Every year, a countless number of the senior population are taken advantage of, often costing the victim their life savings, and the funds needed to provide for their care. Sometimes these situations of fraud and exploitation happen because the victim falls for a scam, while other times it is the [...]
The Cost of Adult Day Services in Ohio – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
If you are considering adult day services for your elder family member, it is important to remember there are three models of care: medical/health model, social model, and specialized models. The prices vary greatly between the different models, as each provides unique services. Facilities providing a medical/health model are the [...]
Adult Day Services in Ohio – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Due to choice or necessity, many adults are caring for aging parents. The choice to take on the responsibility of care for your elder family members does not always mean that you have to give up your career. As more American families chose having parents or grandparents “age in place” [...]