Elder Abuse-Financial Exploitation and Fraud
AGG Talks: Healthcare Insights Podcast - Episode 6: Charting the Future of Nursing Home Staffing
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 197: The Next Generation of Senior Living with Tate Stewart and Alan Moise of Thrive Senior Living
Williams Mullen's Strategies for Senior Care: The Upside of Compliance Plans for Senior Care Facilities
Litigating Elder Financial Exploitation Cases: Defending Banks in a Tough Spot — The Consumer Finance Podcast
Legally Qualified: Protecting Against Elder Investment Fraud and Exploitation
Leaders Moving Business Forward with Naveen Kathuria of eFamilyCare
How Should We Celebrate Elder Law Month?
What is Consumer Fraud and What Deceptions are Employed?
Ventas' Debra Cafaro on why the Health Care asset class is well positioned in today's economy
Len and Dean discuss the alarming issue of elder abuse in their 78th and 79th podcasts. Dean expresses concern, especially since he has elderly parents, and highlights recent statistics from FinCEN and the FBI on elder...more
Three employees of two separate New Jersey long-term care facilities were indicted this past month, highlighting grave concerns over resident safety and care standards in such facilities throughout the state....more
1. What are the signs of nursing home abuse or neglect in Delaware? Signs of nursing home abuse and neglect can vary, but common indicators include physical injuries like bruises, cuts, or bedsores; sudden weight loss;...more
People preying on the elderly to get at their life savings, unfortunately, has become a common occurrence in today’s society. We have all heard stories about an elderly person being targeted and falling victim to an...more
According to the California Department of Aging, more than 200,000 older and dependent adult abuse cases are reported each year. Many more cases certainly go unreported....more
As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to remain close and vigilant. While family members often serve as primary caregivers, it's crucial to recognize that not all instances of elder exploitation stem from...more
Aging loved ones, particularly who are struggling, can quickly find themselves in unique and challenging situations. Today’s world poses a host of challenges for those with diminished capacity. Learn what options might be...more
Join Troutman Pepper Partners Chris Willis, Mary Zinsner, and Dave Gettings for an in-depth discussion about litigating elder financial exploitation cases. Elder abuse and financial exploitation of the elderly are increasing...more
When a man’s family placed a hidden camera in his senior living residence, it came as a startling surprise to the provider. While the company has a policy against surreptitiously videotaping employees, management could not...more
Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell announced the creation of a new Elder Justice Unit, which will use existing resources to protect and promote the safety and well-being of elders through enforcement...more
On July 10, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) that would (i) include hospices in the 36-month rule ownership transfer restrictions that currently exist for home...more
Independence Day invites reflection on another form of freedom. How do we respect the autonomy of California’s elders who experience progressive forms of dementia while protecting them from potential abuse and other harm?...more
If you haven’t seen the Netflix film “I Care a Lot,” SPOILER ALERT!!!! – Rosamund Pike portrays a professional guardian who, with the help of a crooked doctor and oblivious judge, has elderly persons declared incapacitated,...more
It’s sometimes said that growing older is a privilege. Even so, aging can cause concerns about health issues, financial security, and family relationships. Every year it is reported that family members or “friends” with...more
A recent California appellate opinion provides guidance on the interplay between applications for elder abuse restraining orders and special motions to strike (also known as anti-SLAPP motions). The opinion tells trial courts...more
Abuse and neglect at nursing homes are longstanding problems. Some of the most common nursing home injuries are also among the problems that can leave the families of residents with a lot of questions. ...more
Plaintiffs who sue for financial elder abuse run the risk that defendants will spend ill-gotten gains before they can be recovered. To address this problem, the California Legislature gave plaintiffs the opportunity to...more
On July 1, 2022, Iowa’s first broad elder abuse criminal law went into effect after being passed by the Iowa House and Senate unanimously. The Act is entitled “Resident, Dependent Adult, and Older Individual Protection Act.”...more
In a JD Supra exclusive, Jones shared his passion for preventing the financial exploitation of seniors and vulnerable adults and what investors and their financial advisors can do to prevent it. ...more
On June 15, FinCEN issued an Advisory on Elder Financial Exploitation (“Advisory”) to warn financial institutions about the rising trend of elder financial exploitation (“EFE”), which FinCEN defines as “the illegal or...more
Author David F. Johnson recently presented his paper on “Undue Influence, Detecting Elder Abuse, and the Duty to Report Financial Exploitation” to the Austin Probate Bar Association in Austin, Texas, on May 20, 2022. This...more
In recent years there has been a spate of legislation and rules passed to protect senior investors. Similarly, observers of FINRA’s and the SEC’s annual priorities will, of course, have noticed both bodies’ inclusion of elder...more
Nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and in-home elder care services are used by many families trying to provide care for their parents, grandparents, and other loved...more
As the elderly population increases, it is becoming more common for adult children to step in to help with financial decisions. The children may find themselves being in charge of a parent’s finances if they have a cognitive...more