Recently, Dr. Laura Mosqueda was quoted in the LA Times: Suggesting that Biden has dementia? ‘If … shame still exists, I’d call it shameful’. “If the concept of shame still exists, I’d call it shameful,” said Dr. Laura Mosqueda, a Keck-USC geriatrician and director of the National Center on Elder Abuse. “This is a cynical …
Recently, Dr. Laura Mosqueda quoted in the LA Times: A looming crisis: the crushing cost of elder care and the crippling effects of low wages. “You want to pay people a living wage,” but clearly people are being exploited, said Dr. Laura Mosqueda, a professor of family medicine and geriatrics at Keck USC. “At the …
Recently, Dr. Laura Mosqueda delved deep into the issues of elder abuse and home safety in a compelling interview with Today’s Homeowner. Her wealth of knowledge in geriatrics and elder protection shines a critical light on these often-neglected subjects, providing much-needed discourse and awareness.
During a recent interview with KCBS Radio’s Doug Sovern, Dr. Laura Mosqueda shared her views on the topic of age and competency in politics. With her extensive background in geriatrics and elder abuse, Dr. Mosqueda brings a valuable perspective to this important discussion.
We all deserve to lead happy and healthy lives free from abuse and neglect, yet older adults are mistreated more often than we think. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) podcast delivers the latest in news, research, and policy to advance elder justice and promote aging with dignity and honor for all older people.
Older adults’ willingness to give away money is associated with decreased cognitive function, according to an NIA-funded study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. These results suggest that an increase in this behavior, known as financial altruism, could be linked to the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The study was led by a team of …
