by Reception | May 26, 2018 | Elder Abuse
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin has found himself in court arguing for his own mental competence in an elder abuse battle. Mr. Aldrin, 88, who set foot on moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, has gone to court to try and prevent two of his children and a former business...
by Reception | May 18, 2018 | Elder Abuse
Should aged care facilities be required to install cameras in the bedrooms of the vulnerable elderly? The question continues to be raised in the wake of elder abuse scandals which show older people, particularly those with dementia, being abused and neglected by...
by Reception | Feb 15, 2018 | Elder Abuse
Should elder abusers who financially exploit their older victims still stand to inherit the estate of the victim? In recent years, Washington and several other states in the United States have expanded their legislation to disqualify persons from inheriting when they...
by Reception | Feb 1, 2018 | Elder Abuse
Elder financial abuse is a growing problem, usually carried out by family members. However, there are cases where professionals have also been charged with stealing from or exploiting older people. The biggest risk factor for older people is cognitive decline: that...
by Reception | Jan 15, 2018 | Elder Abuse
Australia’s Age Discrimination Commissioner, Susan Ryan, has warned that a national response is required in order to prevent skyrocketing rates of elder financial abuse at the hands of family and friends. “A lot of older people don’t see it...
by Reception | Nov 16, 2017 | Elder Abuse, Estate Disputes
Australia faces an ageing population: between now and 2040 every State and Territory is expected to experience a significant ageing of its population, and some will experience a declining of mental capacity. The projections are that over the next 40 years, the...
