What is Currently Being Done to Prevent Elder Abuse?
At the national level, the Elder Justice Act legislation has recently been proposed to provide federal leadership to help reduce elder abuse. The Elder Justice Coalition is working to help pass the Elder Justice Act S. 333.Community collaborations, meanwhile, are playing an increasingly important role in educating the public and professionals. In recent years, State Attorneys General offices and law enforcement have stepped up efforts to prosecute elder abuse. On the front lines, “multidisciplinary teams” (social workers, nurses, lawyers, etc.) have begun to be created to better target interventions.The Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Law Center was formed by civil attorneys and trial lawyers who desired to do their part in helping to prevent elder abuse by filing civil lawsuits against abusive nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Our desire is to make life safer for vulnerable elders.
At the national level, the Elder Justice Act legislation has recently been proposed to provide federal leadership to help reduce elder abuse. The Elder Justice Coalition is working to help pass the Elder Justice Act S. 333. Community collaborations, meanwhile, are playing an increasingly important role in educating the public and professionals. In recent years, State Attorneys General offices and law enforcement have stepped up efforts to prosecute elder abuse. On the front lines, “multidisciplinary teams” (social workers, nurses, lawyers, etc.) have begun to be created to better target interventions. The Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Law Center was formed by civil attorneys and trial lawyers who desired to do their part in helping to prevent elder abuse by filing civil lawsuits against abusive nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Our desire is to make life safer for vulnerable elders.
