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Elder Abuse – How to prevent it and what to do when you suspect it.
Chicago's Legal Latte
English - August 19, 2014 18:00 - 16 minutes - 3.46 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBusiness business law tax law family law estate planning real estate personal injury litigation Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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As our loved ones age, many factors such as physical illness, diminishing mental capacity, and dementia can make them vulnerable to neglect, abuse, and exploitation by caregivers, family members, or others. There are a number of Illinois laws and mechanisms in place to prevent and respond to these types of elder abuse. In this podcast with Heather Walser of Lavelle Law, we will explore: (1) the options available to help prevent these types of elder abuse, and (2) the steps you should take if you suspect that a friend or loved one has been the victim of elder abuse.