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Remember During This Election Season: Voter Intimidation is Elder Abuse

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 1, 2024
Your Vote Matters

  As we approach the Presidential election this November, it is important to consider our elderly loved ones and ensure that their voices are heard. Many seniors, particularly those in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, may face challenges when it comes to participating in the voting process. One of these challenges might come in […]

Senior Citizen Voting Rights as the Kentucky General Election Approaches

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 2, 2023
Cooper and Friedman can help elderly citizens of Kentucky maintain their Senior Citizen Voting Rights.

  We’re approaching an exciting time of the year as we step in November, and we aren’t talking about Thanksgiving! Kentucky has an upcoming election period where citizens will have the opportunity to let their voices be heard that will take place on Tuesday, November 7. In these times, it’s important to consider senior citizen […]

5 Ways to Reconnect with Elders in your Life This Year

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 26, 2023
How can I connect with older people in your life with depression

  Seniors play a very important role in society by providing a piece of history in their knowledge and experiences. But too often, they’re left to their own devices by their loved ones, who get busy and forget to connect with the elders in their life. Growing old is difficult to adapt to; aging bodies […]

Elder Abuse During the Holidays

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 22, 2022
Senior abuse during the holidays lawyers in Louisville, ky

It might come as a surprise to some that the months around the holidays are when elders are more susceptible than ever to senior abuse. Abuse can come in many forms and happen to anyone – sometimes the victim can even be unaware that they’re suffering abuse, because not every form is as apparent as […]

8 Signs An Elderly Person May Be Suffering From Financial Abuse

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 12, 2022
Elderly People are often financially abused by family

While signs of physical abuse of seniors are often more obvious, including bruising, cuts, scrapes, bed sores, broken bones, and more, financial abuse can often be much more difficult to detect until significant damage is done. Seniors are often the ideal victims of financial abuse  because they are more likely to be socially isolated, mentally […]

Elder Abuse On The Rise During The Pandemic

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 20, 2022
Why is Elder Abuse Increasing During the Pandemic? Find Out Here

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), elder abuse impacts upwards of 5 million older Americans every year. Approximately one out of 10 Americans aged 60 years and older have been the victims of some type of elder abuse, yet the vast majority of cases go unreported. In fact, according to research conducted by […]

How To Handle Nursing Home Neglect

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 13, 2021
Lonely old woman in negligent nursing home

Elder abuse is frighteningly common at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some type of elder abuse. The most common type of elder abuse at nursing homes is neglect, defined as the failure of employees to uphold […]

Elder Abuse: An Overview

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 9, 2021

Although often overlooked or unseen, hundreds of thousands of older adults (60+) experience some form of elder abuse every year. Elder abuse is abuse that someone causes to seniors. It can be intentional or due to negligence. According to the CDC, there are 6 types of elder abuse: physical, sexual, emotional or psychological, neglect, and […]

Why is Elder Abuse So Common?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 14, 2020
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According to NCOA, one in 10 Americans has experienced elder abuse. This means millions of individuals over the age of sixty have faced this injustice. Only a small number of these cases are reported to authorities. As personal injury attorneys with decades of experience practicing in the State of Kentucky and in Southern Indiana, we’ve […]

How To Protect Yourself From Internet & Phone Call Scams

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 10, 2019
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We live in an age of information technology. People have constant access to the internet and can easily find any information they need. Despite this, many fall for internet and phone call scams. These scams can cost you thousands of dollars and cause a great deal of stress. Here’s a look at some of the […]

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