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Protecting Seniors from Financial Exploitation: Meet AB 83

By Justice For Our Parents

General Neglect

California's AB 83 – The Elder Financial Abuse Prevention Act is a major step forward in safeguarding older adults from financial harm. Here's what you need to know.

A Guide To Proving Elder Abuse in California

By Glenna M. Francis

Assessment / Monitoring Issues | Patient Rights

It’s the Law: What You Should Know About the Rights of Nursing Home Residents

By Justice For Our Parents

Patient Rights

Whether your loved one lives in a nursing home short- or long-term, federal and California state law protects them. We detail the key resident rights.

Know Your Rights: Legal Options for Reporting Elder Abuse

By Justice For Our Parents

Patient Rights

Elder abuse isn't just wrong—it's against the law. Here's what you can do about it.

H.R. 7929: Holding Nursing Homes Accountable

By Justice For Our Parents

Patient Rights

The U.S. Congress introduced H.R. 7929 last year, a bill designed to strengthen protections for older adults and crack down on abuse, neglect, and exploitation in long-term care facilities.

Heat Safety for Seniors: Stay Cool, Stay Safe

By Justice For Our Parents

Los Angeles Elder Care Facilities

Summer heat can be dangerous for older adults. Here are some tips to help you keep your loved ones safe.

California’s Master Plan for Aging: Turning Policy into Protection

By Justice For Our Parents

Patient Rights

California's Master Plan for Aging (MPA) is more than a vision—it's a commitment to safer, more inclusive communities for older adults.

Golden Inspiration: Helen Mirren & Healthy Aging

By Justice For Our Parents

Golden Inspiration

At 79, Helen Mirren champions aging with vitality, crediting her daily 12-minute Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) workout for maintaining her health and energy.

Elder Fraud Alert: Marin County Scams Lead to Arrests

By Justice For Our Parents

General Neglect

Marin County detectives arrested two individuals in separate elder fraud schemes—both involved suspects posing as FBI agents to deceive seniors.

AB 251 Returns: Renewed Hope for Elder Abuse Victims in California

By Justice For Our Parents

General Neglect

California's AB 251—a bill aimed at increasing access to justice for elderly and dependent adults abused or neglected in nursing homes—has been amended and reintroduced in the 2025–2026 legislative session.