Tag Archives: Miami Elder Abuse Lawyer
Nursing Home Abuse
The population of elderly Americans has been growing rapidly as the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age; indeed, the population of Americans in the 65 and older age bracket is expected to surpass 75 million by around 2031. With this growth in the demographic, the population of American nursing facilities has grown as well,… Read More »
Elder Abuse in Florida
Elder abuse, or mistreatment, results from intentional actions, or inactions, which harm the elderly person or which can create a serious risk for harm for the elderly person. The elderly are vulnerable to their caregivers whether they are a spouse, children, extended family or nursing home professionals. Nearly 10% of elderly in nursing homes… Read More »
Elder Financial Abuse
Elder financial abuse is an increasingly pervasive problem. AARP reports that senior Americans lose approximately $2.6 billion each year to elder financial abuse. Similar to physical elder abuse, elder financial abuse is often committed by a caregiver, family member or trusted friends. What is Elder Financial Abuse? Elder financial abuse is a form of… Read More »
Elder Abuse in Florida: Underreported and Overly Frequent
Physical, verbal, and sexual abuse of elderly persons is on the rise in the United States. The very people that the elderly rely on for their care—their family, caregivers, and other professionals, take advantage of the power they wield over their elder counterparts. Florida has taken steps to criminalize and deter such horrific occurrences,… Read More »