by Webmaster | Jun 15, 2020 | Exploitation
Did you know that June 15 is World Elder Abuse Day? When it comes to elder abuse in the United States, the statistics are staggering. In any given year, predators successfully target approximately 5 million seniors here. In addition to experiencing various types of...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jul 28, 2017 | Assisted Living, Nursing Home
Every day, I review contracts that contain arbitration clauses. They are in nursing home contracts, assisted living facility contracts, home healthcare contracts, apartment leases, annuity contracts, documents signed at the doctor’s offices, and documents...
by Twyla Sketchley | May 17, 2016 | Exploitation
Elder exploitation is a growing problem in the United States. Some estimate that Americans lose as much as $2.9 billion a year due to financial exploitation. Often exploitation goes undiscovered until all an elder’s money is gone. Determining whether an...
by Twyla Sketchley | Nov 18, 2014 | Elder Care
It is often difficult for families to know when they need to step in and provide assistance or even take protective action with regard to an aging parent or loved one. This difficulty is compounded by the opposition an aging parent may show toward any type of help. ...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jun 20, 2014 | Elder Care
On October 1, 2014, a new law will take affect making it easier to prosecute predators, including those who act as a fiduciary (attorney-in-fact, guardian or trustee), who exploit Florida’s elders and individuals with disabilities. This new law amends Florida’s...
