Advocacy

Elder Abuse & Reporting Are Caregivers Mandated Reporters? In many states you carry a legal duty to report suspected elder abuse. Most caregivers have never been told. If you are a caregiver, there is a reasonable chance you are legally required to report suspected elder abuse and have never been told so. In California, the…

According to Nursing Home Abuse Center (NHAC), nearly 1 out of 3 nursing homes has been issued citations for abuse. Elder abuse takes many forms, including physical and emotional abuse, financial exploitation and neglect. The mission of the NHAC is to educate seniors and their loved ones on the appropriate actions they can take. The…