Decades, LLC is able to assist attorneys, provide litigation support to defendants and plaintiffs, and serve in the capacity of expert witness in the area of geriatric care. Decades, LLC, founder and CEO Nancy Oriola has been qualified by the 2^nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico to provide expert witness service in the area of elder care.

Ms. Oriola has been a Certified Financial Planner for more than 22 years and a Licensed Social Worker for more than 10 years. Her experience and expertise in the areas of aging, elder care, dementia, financial exploitation and undue influence make her uniquely qualified to assist you with your legal case.

An expert witness is an individual who specializes in a topic and may present an opinion without having witnessed any occurrence related to a specific court case.

Expert witnesses can be beneficial when terms or situations are beyond the average person’s scope of experience. Because much associated with elder care may be unfamiliar to many in the general public, those knowledgeable in geriatric care management and the healthcare, financial, and legal situations commonly associated with aging can be extremely beneficial in the courtroom. For example, an expert witness can describe the stages of dementia or explain the difference between undue influence and coercion.

The professional elder care consultants of Decades, LLC are recognized experts in their respective fields and can provide expert witness services on topics including:

• Competency
• Guardianship and conservatorship
• Long-term care placement
• Home care
• Cognitive impairment
• Caregiving
• Neglect and abuse, including emotional, physical, and fiduciary abuse

Decades, LLC of Albuquerque and Santa Fe offers a unique, customized approach that is based on each unique situation. Our interdisciplinary group practice is a highly qualified team of professionals, many of whom have master’s level degrees. We analyze relevant documentation and assist in evaluating and analyzing pertinent information. Our elder care experts can also evaluate compliance in policies and protocols, compile medical records and documents, and assess adherence to or deviation from standards of care.

To learn more about our expert witness services or other available court services, contact Decades, LLC in Albuquerque, NM at 505-345-5529 or in Santa Fe, NM at 505-983-7787.