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Be on the lookout for these signs and symptoms: Mood and/or personality change, unexplained withdrawal from normal activities, a sudden change in alertness, and unusual depression may be indicators of emotional abuse. Mysterious injuries ranging in severity, including...

What is asbestos? What impact has it had on human life? Who does it put at risk of mesothelioma? Episode two of The Gary Galiher Law Hour will give you a grasp of the inseparable subjects of asbestos...

10,000-24,000 Cases of Elder Abuse in Hawaiʻi Each Year Hawai‘i’s Adult Protective and Community Services Branch (“APCSB”), which protects vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect, reported 801 cases of elder abuse in 2014. However, elder abuse is a...

If someone is in immediate danger, do not hesitate—call 911 or the local police for immediate help. If danger is not imminent, report it to the appropriate authorities as soon as possible at the appropriate Adult Protective Services...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Gary Galiher Law Hour! This podcast is for kama 'aina who are looking for smart, helpful talk about the most important issues in Hawai‘i. Gary and his firm have represented...

Seniors with dementia are at the greatest risk of elder abuse. Approximately 5.1 million American elders over 65 suffer from some form of dementia. Close to half of all seniors over 85 have Alzheimer’s disease or another kind...

HAWAI‘I’S AGING POPULATION has more options than ever before when it comes to their care. There are several different types of senior care homes in Hawaiʻi, each offering their own unique level of care and capacity. It is...

Join us in our pledge to give our kūpuna back their rights. Visit this link and sign the petition to Stop Nursing Homes from Using Forced Arbitration to Deny Residents' Rights. Senior citizens across the country, including right...