On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jul 2, 2020 | Elder Abuse, Elder Neglect
Elder abuse and neglect crimes target one of the most fragile and vulnerable groups that make up Florida’s population. As a result, legislators and activists have kept up efforts to prevent these crimes and impose harsh penalties for those who commit them. One such...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jun 21, 2020 | Elder Abuse
The elderly are often targeted for financial abuse. There are two main reasons for this. The first is that they are a vulnerable class due to their physical and mental limitations, which are a natural part of growing older. The second reason is that they often have...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jun 10, 2020 | Elder Abuse
There are many myths about elder abuse that can be detrimental to helping elders. From believing that all abuse is physical to thinking that you’ll know if someone is being abused, the following myths need to be debunked. Knowing the truth can be helpful in protecting...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jun 5, 2020 | Elder Abuse
You love your mom and dad, but they’re both quite old and need more monitoring than you can provide each day. One thing that has helped you a lot is to be able to drop them off at an adult day care during times when you need a break or have to work. When you leave...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 19, 2020 | Elder Abuse
If pressed, most people would likely acknowledge that elder abuse is possible and that it happens in the United States, but how concerned would they really be? Much of the time, they act as if it is something rare and unfortunate, a thing that happens but not...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 15, 2020 | Elder Abuse
Your parents are beginning to reach a particular stage of life. A stage where everyday tasks have become more challenging to manage. In-home care or admission into a nursing home or long-term or assisted living facility has begun to reveal itself as the best option to...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 15, 2020 | Elder Abuse
When you think of nursing home abuse, you might think of somebody physically hurting your loved one or perhaps neglecting them to the point where they wind up sick or injured. While those are both potential risks for residents in nursing homes, there are other, more...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 5, 2020 | Elder Abuse
Those who have placed an elderly loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility often worry about how their family members are faring. Unless you are a care provider yourself or can visit every day, it can be difficult to spot any signs of nursing home abuse...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Apr 2, 2020 | Elder Abuse
Whether your elderly loved one still lives on their own, at an assisted living center or nursing home, you need to pay attention and help safeguard them from mistreatment of all kinds. One type of abuse you may not have thought of yet but is a cause for great concern...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Nov 13, 2019 | Elder Abuse
Elderly individuals are among those most vulnerable to abuse. There are a few reasons for this, including that they may be isolated from being able to report the abuse, they may fear reporting the abuse due to the potential for retaliation, and they may not be strong...
