Elder Abuse: “a single, orrepeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationshipwhere there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to anolder person,” in other words, doingbad, nasty and cruel things to vulnerable old folk.

And as thereare almost 2.5 million reported cases of elder abuse in the US each year, 91%of nursing homes lack adequate staffing to properly care for patients, and67.3% of the victims are female, this dismal reality should be of seriousconcern to all PRN.fm listeners. Join Jack & Deborah as they spend a littlequality time with Ron Katter, Esq., a successful Plaintiff’s attorney andaccomplished litigator, who prosecutes elder abuse cases on behalf of injuredseniors and their families. Ron explainscommon examples of elder abuse, the symptoms and signs to look out for in yourown family member, what the law provides, and what proactive and protective actions you cantake to prevent it or stop it. Don’t miss it.