Physical Safety Expert Witnesses
Physical safety expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on physical safety. The physical safety expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Geriatrics.
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Brenda Shorkend
Elder Abuse - Undue Influence
Shorkend Care Management
Pasadena , California
Geriatrics
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Elder Abuse, Elder Exploitation, Neglect, Quality of Care, Undue Influence, Physical Safety, Quality of Life, Emotional Safety, Family Dynamics, Family Dysfunction, Family Conflict, Dementia, Neurocognitive disability, Alzheimer's Disease, Isolation, Chronic Ilness, Loneliness, Vulnerability, Disability, End of Life/Hospice
I have a background in rehabilitation psychology and decades of experience working with older people, people with disabilities and their families. I am also a Certified Advanced Professional member and a Fellow of the Leadership Academy of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA). I am committed to adhering to the ALCA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and do not have a financial relationship with any service, professional or community that I recommend to clients.
I specialize in the issues facing older people with dementia and chronic illnesses, as well as people with neurological, intellectual and developmental disabilities. I formerly worked at Huntington Hospital's Senior Care Network in Pasadena and have worked in various settings, including acute care, neurogeriatrics, oncology, rehabilitation and memory clinics.
I bring objectivity, experience and compassion to my work. I have extensive knowledge of the elder care industry and medical issues. I am familiar with legal ...