If your loved one is confined to a cage bed or restrained in a California nursing home, hospital, or long term care facility, you need to know this: California law considers the improper use of physical restraints a form of elder abuse, and facilities can face serious penalties—but only if families speak up.

The big picture: Identity theft strikes older adults at alarming rates, with seniors losing an average of $1,600 per incident. Quick action can minimize damage and protect your future.

The bottom line: Even if your bank didn't stop the transaction, you have legal options.

Why it matters: A living trust in California can help your family save money and keep control. Do you want your loved one’s assets to go to you or to the government?

What can you do if a memory care facility tries to kick out your loved one?

People ask why I went into Elder Law. It's personal for me.