The California Court of Appeals has determined that when an ongoing arbitration and lawsuit necessarily require the resolution of a common issue, judicial proceedings must […]

Following deep state budget cuts this year, the ranks weakened among those who fight for senior citizens living in nursing facilities and residential board and care […]

PICO RIVERA, Calif. (AP) – A Pico Rivera nursing home where a patient was fatally burned has received the state’s most severe penalty. The California Department […]

Elder financial abuse costs older Americans more than $2.6 billion per year and is most often perpetrated by family members and caregivers, according to a new […]

Senior citizens can arm themselves with a good defense against the many scam artists out there trying to rob them of their money. Domestic crimes, especially […]

Elder abuse is on the rise. Whether because of the economic downturn, or the fact that our population is aging, elder service agencies throughout the region […]

How to Deal with Debt Collection Harassment A debt collector including the creditor himself must not contact a California debtor who he knows is represented by […]

MORE elderly and vulnerable people than ever are having their savings pilfered by those supposed to be caring for them, shocking figures abound. The number of […]

If you think you or a family member has been the victim of financial elder abuse, you might be right. Financial abuse of seniors is far […]