Elder Abuse

  If you have to make the difficult decision to place your elderly loved one in a California nursing home, you may be concerned about the level of safety and care your family member will receive while there. One way you may wish to ensure that he or she is treated properly is by placing

Unfortunately, some of society’s most vulnerable are often neglected and abused. Elderly people in California, and elsewhere, are commonly mistreated by those charged with their care, including nursing home staff and family members. People frequently ask us at The Dolan Law Firm what they can do to keep their loved ones safe. In this post,

If someone asked you to stand by while they assaulted an innocent stranger, you would probably protest. Depending on your situation, you might call the police, gather support to put a stop to the situation or intervene yourself. Abusers don’t often announce their intentions in advance. It is not always clear to people how they

Cases involving elder abuse typically make headlines when it is a staff member committing acts of violence or neglect. In reality, most cases of elder abuse involve resident to resident attacks. In facilities where the most vulnerable residents are placed in close proximity to people suffering from dementia and hallucinations, it is no surprise that

The discussion surrounding California’s stance on assisted suicide should include concerns over elder abuse. When supporters of assisted suicide paint a picture of the benefits of having freedom to make end-of-life choices, they surely describe people in charge of their mental faculties, taking control of their lives, and deaths, to maintain dignity and ease pain.