Who determines dependency?
Contrary to what many believe, someones dependency ordinarily does not have to have been determined by a court of law. Dorit explained, The dependency simply is somebody who, on a functional level, requires assistance and is in the care and custody of somebody else. I emphasize the words care and custody because all of the victims of elder and dependent neglect in California are victims in a care or custodial type setting. Simply being an elderly or dependent person who has been in an automobile accident isnt enough. Elder abuse is defined under California law as being in a custodial type setting someone who is dependent to the degree that they need somebody to help them take care of their basic daily functions or is in a skilled nursing facility for long term care. Common issues facing California elderly and dependent care patients Attorney Dorit explained some of the common issues facing both elderly and dependent care patients: I would say that the most common issues are probably a
