Massachusetts Laws within the Massachusetts Judicial System pertaining to the elderly. … including Elder Abuse and Probate Elder Abuse MGL c.19A, § 14-26 Elder abuse Defines elder abuse as acts or omissions resulting in serious physical, sexual or emotional injury or financial loss to an adult age 60 or older. MGL c.265,…
The 10 Most Common Nursing Home Violations by Charles Ornstein ProPublica, November, 2012, by Charles Ornstein and Lena Groeger, ProPublicaby Dan Nguyen, Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber, ProPublica by Robin Fields, Al Shaw and Jennifer LaFleur, ProPublica ProPublica today is updating our Nursing Home Inspect tool, which now includes details…
Help Prevent Elder Fraud and Abuse A fundamental duty of government is to protect its most vulnerable population – children, the elderly, and those with physical and mental disabilities. While anyone can and should report suspected abuse, Massachusetts requires certain professionals to report suspected abuse to the appropriate protective…