By: Swogger, Bruce & Millar Law Firm, P.C. May is both Elder Abuse Awareness Month and Elder Law Awareness Month. It is not an accident that these awareness campaigns take place in the same month; elder law and elder abuse relate closely to each other. May is the perfect time to learn more about these important issues. Elder law is an area of practice that focuses on the issues facing seniors. Elder law attorneys are knowledgeable in multiple areas, including, planning for Medicaid or Veterans benefits, helping clients transition into long-term care or assisted living, helping clients with guardianships and conservatorships, and estate planning. Sadly, as elder abuse has increased, it has become necessary for elder law attorneys to be available to provide legal protection and advocacy. Elder abuse is any form of mistreatment that causes a senior harm or loss. Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonmen