The following article with corresponding video was made by our 2023 scholarship winner, Mayani Vela. ‘Golden Years’ are a path everyone wants to reach, where we […]

Elder abuse is a devastating reality for as many as one in 10 Americans age 60 or older. Of the estimated 6 million elder abuse cases […]

Written by 2023 Peck Law Group article scholarship winner Mia Knight. We are all getting older. Whether viewed positively or negatively, aging is an inevitability. For […]

Patient dumping, also referred to as “involuntary discharge,” is the illegal eviction of a patient from a long-term care facility. Most often, patient dumping takes the […]

When we place our elderly family members into long-term care (i.e. skilled nursing, retirement community, assisted living, etc.) we hope that they’re being treated fairly. But, […]

Aging is a reality for every living being on our planet. Despite this, many of us do not consider how our lives will change over time. […]

Hardly a week goes by without an atrocity of elder abuse or neglect appearing in the national news. Every family has a loved one — a […]

Updated November 22, 2024 Article Overview Assisted Living Abuse is on the rise. Fortunately, in recent years, there has been increased awareness about the mistreatment of […]

Bed sores, also known as decubitus ulcers, pressure sores, and pressure ulcers, are one of the most common injuries resulting from nursing home neglect. Bed sore […]

Elder abuse is a serious concern, affecting many Americans each year. One way to prevent elder abuse is to educate more people about the issues surrounding […]