Two scenarios fall under financial elder abuse—abuse and exploitation. Financial elder abuse is the neglect of an elder’s financial responsibilities like paying rent or mortgage, medical expenses or insurance, utility bills, or property taxes. Financial exploitation...
Elder abuse means intentionally hurting or putting an older adult in danger – be it financially, mentally or physically. Elder abuse happens when the elderly become dependent physically or financially on a family member or caretaker, and that person neglects...
The most common age discrimination laws in the United States are: Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): The ADEA prohibits age discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older in employment. It covers various aspects of employment, including...
When an older individual relies on a caregiver to fulfill their needs, it makes them vulnerable to abuse from the caregiver. A caregiver can be an individual, family member(s), friend, home health aides in an assisted living facility or nursing home staff. Passive...
Besides civil rights, older adults have the following legal rights: Right to dignity and respect Like all human beings, older adults have a right to respect irrespective of their religion, gender, disability, or source of payment. This might be a no-brainer, but we...
Elder law addresses the legal needs of elderly people. This includes retirement benefits, estate planning, health care and management, elder abuse, and other similar issues. Working with an elder law attorney can give you timely and comprehensive legal advice on...
