2009 July | California Elder Abuse Blog

Police Investigation Commences After Reports of Suspected Elder Abuse

July 23, 2009 – 5:29 pm

On June 28, 2009, police Chief Frederick Douglas responded to the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center after receiving disturbing details regarding the condition of an elderly man’s bedsores. The condition of the 87-year-old male upon admission to the hospital raised concerns regarding elder neglect among staff who found him with large and severely infected bedsores [...]

By bermanstaff | Posted in Elder Abuse

Caregiver Arrested for Elder Abuse

July 22, 2009 – 11:50 am

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY – A live-in caregiver was recently arrested following the death of a 90-year-old man she was supposed to be caring for at this home. The victim was George Brim, who lived in Discovery Bay, and in addition to his death, Mr. Brim’s 85-year-old wife was hospitalized too.

By wberman | Posted in Uncategorized

Misuse of Walkers Can Greatly Increase the Risk of Falls

July 13, 2009 – 9:07 pm

A recent study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reported that 47,000 senior citizens end up in emergency rooms each year after falling while using an unsuitable cane or walker, or incorrectly operating one. To aid seniors, the American Physical Therapy Association has reminded seniors that it is essential to consult a physical [...]

By bermanstaff | Posted in In the News

Use of Restraints Drastically Down in Nursing Homes

July 13, 2009 – 9:05 pm

Since the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) was past more than 20 years ago, which granted nursing home residents the “right to be free” from restraints for discipline for staff convenience—much progress still needs to be made to accomplish that goal. However, according to a recent study, the use of physical restraints in [...]

By bermanstaff | Posted in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Bill to Protect Senior Citizens from Reverse Mortgages Makes Progress

July 11, 2009 – 9:27 pm

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – On Friday, the Assembly Judiciary voted in favor of legislation to help protect vulnerable seniors from being targeted for complex and expensive reverse mortgages, regardless of the loan’s suitability. The legislation, Senate Bill 660, imposes a duty of “honesty, good faith, and fair dealing” on those involved in the recommendation and sale [...]