by Michael Delaney | Jul 6, 2020 | Elder Abuse and Exploitation
It is hateful that criminals come out of the woodwork whenever people are vulnerable or in need. Nobody needs reminding, these days, how many of us are in precisely that situation. The opportunities to exploit fear and need are especially rich and varied in the Covid...
by Michael Delaney | Jun 23, 2020 | Elder Abuse and Exploitation
Elder abuse is a concern that takes many forms. Unfortunately, many seniors are subjected to elder abuse and often times the abuse goes unreported and the abuser goes unpunished. Four common forms of elder abuse are: Physical Abuse Elder abuse may take the form of...
by Michael Delaney | Dec 23, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Scams, Uncategorized
By far the largest types of insurance fraud are scams against government and private health care insurers. Scammers frequently target government insurance like Medicare by stealing newly issued medical ID cards and then stealing identities. The Coalition Against...
by Michael Delaney | Oct 16, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law
According to the American Psychological Society, elder abuse is the infliction of physical, emotional/psychological, sexual or financial harm on an older adult. Elder abuse can also take the form of intentional or unintentional neglect of an older adult by the...
by Michael Delaney | Aug 29, 2019 | Attorney News, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Scams, Social Security, Special Needs
Elder mediation is the process of resolving a dispute that involves an elder and their family. Making decisions can be difficult, especially when you are deciding on behalf of someone else. Even when all the family is getting along well, you should expect to see some...
by Amy Delaney | Aug 28, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Guardianship, Nursing Homes
Many times siblings find it hard to agree within themselves when making decisions for mom or dad’s long-term care or when they are near the end of their life. This can be an emotional roller-coaster and ensuring the best care is provided and that everyone is in...
