Advocating for the Legal Rights of Injured Seniors
September 11, 2020
Hosted by Joseph M. Casciani
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Episode Description
In this episode of the Living to 100 Club Radio program, we take a close look at seniors who are vulnerable to negligence committed by others, including nursing homes and residential facilities, medical professionals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Our guest is Steven Heisler, a personal injury lawyer, who has represented clients in personal and workplace injuries, accidents, and medical malpractice cases. What should you know about nursing home abuse and infection control, age discrimination, and a host of other adverse events that may disproportionately affect older adults? What about defective drugs and products, and age discrimination? These are some of the discussion topics we will tackle in this episode. Steve Heisler is a lawyer and creator of the National Injured Senior Law Center who has been advocating for seniors’ rights for over 30 years. Tune in this week to be better informed about the many legal issues of importance to the senior and elderly population.
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Joseph M. Casciani
Dr. Joe Casciani is a clinical psychologist who has been working with seniors, their families, and caregivers for over 30 years. A native New Yorker, he now resides in San Diego, California, with his wife of 48 years. Spending three decades in the health care industry, Dr. Casciani brings a point of view that emphasizes what we now know about longevity, how to create a future that is bigger than our past, and how to remove the mental clutter that robs us of a positive, energizing outlook on life. Dr. Casciani has shepherded other mental health professionals wanting to work with seniors and has written extensively on the vital role of mental health in long term care settings and the challenges of coping with medical conditions. Dr. Casciani has presented at professional and trade association meetings and has conducted a series of online webinars on aging and mental health. Beyond the clinical work and training, Dr. Casciani’s entrepreneurial spirit has brought rise to his building and operating several businesses in the health care industry, while managing the practices of other mental health professionals in several states.
Episode Directory
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- 9/25/2020: The Power of Positive Psychology Listen Now
- 9/18/2020: The Best of Both Worlds: Seniors with Tech Savvy AND Experience Listen Now
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