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Justice For Our Parents: Standing Up for Seniors, Standing with Families

By Justice For Our Parents

Los Angeles Elder Care Facilities

When your parents or older loved ones deserve dignity, protections, and a voice — Justice For Our Parents steps in.

National Fall Prevention Awareness Week: September 22–28, 2025

By Justice For Our Parents

Falls with Injuries

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death among older adults in the U.S.—and many of them are preventable. Here's what good facilities should be doing.

Understanding the Older Americans Act Reauthorization (119th Congress)

By Justice For Our Parents

Patient Rights

The Older Americans Act (OAA) has been the cornerstone of support for seniors since 1965, funding critical programs like meals-on-wheels, caregiver support, health services, and elder abuse prevention.

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.