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Complete Elder Abuse Guide and Terrifying Statistics
Elder Abuse – the most dreadful exploitation of senior citizens that can take innumerous forms which even we might not have thought of in dreams. Horrible instances of elder abuse range from physical harm, negligence, financial frauds or emotional trauma to forlorn seniors. It’s regretful that statistics of Elder Abuse is constantly alarming in United States. More than 1-2 million U.S. citizens above 65 years of age are mistreated, exploited or injured. About 90 percent of seniors are ill-treated by family members, relatives, adult children while others residing in nursing home the statistics are literally shameful being 150000 in numbers. Our loved ones are constantly in panic at deteriorating age. Many shun themselves in deep silence after being disappointed by society, their own children and even nursing homes. They desperately need a helping hand at this age. Elder Abuse lawyers have prepared a detailed guide for seniors for through know-how of elder abuses prevalent. Main types of elder abuse are explained below along with detailed warning signs.
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Different Types of Elder Abuse
Physical abuse is caused with tremendous physical force or sort of violence resulting into harm, injury, pain or trauma. It can happen at any age and it’s difficult to identify due to the nature of services provided by…Read more
Elder abuse comes in different forms while the most common and dangerous of them is psychological and even termed as mental abuse. If an elder who is already weak emotionally and mentally is further given…Read more
Elder abuse comes in different forms while the most common and dangerous of them is psychological and even termed as mental abuse. If an elder who is already weak emotionally and mentally is further given…Read more
Elder abuse for healthcare fraud and abuses usually revolves around medical related frauds carried out by Doctors and health care professionals such as home caregivers. Overbilling and Fake treatment bills that… Read more
Financial abuse is one of that type which is commonly observed to acquire material wealth from elders or from the one who hardly has any support. It is often termed as financial exploitation or abuse. Elders taking… Read more
Financial abuse is one of that type which is commonly observed to acquire material wealth from elders or from the one who hardly has any support. It is often termed as financial exploitation or abuse. Elders taking… Read more
Immediate Steps to take if you suspect elder abuse
It’s necessary to take an action without hesitation if you suspect elder abuse. Majority of the cases are unreported and elders keep on facing trauma without sufficient knowledge.
- Firstly, talk to someone be it your facility provider or sub-ordinate friend. In case you are approaching caregiver do have a track of everything with sufficient proofs as in documents, dates of correspondence, replies, emails etc.
- Take photographs of the incident and repeat history. Capture in computer or mobile regarding physical assaulting, hygiene, improper behavior or anything that comes to your rescue while providing facts and figures.
- In case of sheer emergency for physical abuse you can simply call 9-1-1 stating elder abuse is a crime.
- Talk to a personal injury law firm who can look after detailed research, investigate against family member and nursing staff and be a helping hand while you can relax at deteriorating age. Search for human connection in your attorney rather than just being a customer or client.
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