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Elder abuse can take many forms. It can
happen to any elderly person when they have placed
their trust with a person or organization and have
been harmed. Harm of the elderly can take
several forms. It may be physical, mental or
financial. Elder abuse can include acts such
as:
- Physical - slapping, hitting, burning, pushing,
restraining or giving too much or too little
medication or the wrong medication
- Sexual - forcing a person to participate in
a sexual act
- Psychological - ignoring, shouting, swearing,
blaming, frightening, humiliating a person
- Neglect - depriving a person of food, shelter,
clothing, heat, comfort or proper medication
- Financial - unauthorized or illegal use of a
person’s money, property, retirement income or other
valuables
Abuse of this nature can come from anyone in a
position of trust or authority of an elder person
including a neighbor, a volunteer worker, a family
member, an organization or a person charged with
caring for the individual.
Some legal practices specialize in helping the
elderly with wills, trusts, estate and retirement
planning and protection from and prosecution of elder
abuse. There are also many organizations
available that aid the elderly with such matters.
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Elder Abuse News
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• Elder Abuse Lawyer Comments On Nursing Home Quality Of Care Performance Study
Elder Abuse Lawyer Comments on Nursing Home Quality of Care Performance Study Boston attorney Bernard J. Hamill of Hamill law group says quality of care issues still plague elders in Massachusetts nursing homes. 146000 deficiencies were issued to nursing homes for violations of federal regulations in 2010.
• The Growing Need For Elder Abuse Shelters Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog Blog
The Growing Need For Elder Abuse SheltersIllinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog blogAn article in last month39s NAPSRC Newsletter touched on a unique issue that has implications for those suffering from Illinois elder abuse. The newsletter was published by the National Adult Protective Services Resource Center, which is a group
• Defendant Changes Plea At Last Second In Elder Abuse Case Bakersfield Califo...
Defendant changes plea at last second in elder abuse caseBakersfield CalifornianBY JASON KOTOWSKI Californian staff writer An elder abuse suspect facing five years in prison surprised everyone including his attorney when he withdrew his no contest plea just before sentencing Thursday morning. Joseph McCoy39s decision left the BREAKING NEWS: McCoy balks at deal, withdraws no contest pleaKern Valley Sunall 2 news articles raquo
• Senate Committee Approves Extension Of Resources To Combat Elder Abuse McKni...
Senate committee approves extension of resources to combat elder abuseMcKnightaposs Long Term Care NewsHerb Kohl D WI, extends provisions that support organizations that help elderly victims of abuse and neglect. This includes training for healthcare providers to better serve victims of elder abuse teach law enforcement and regulatory agencies how to and more raquo
• Crime Stoppers Highlights Elder Abuse InsideHalton.com
Crime Stoppers highlights elder abuseInsideHalton.comElder Abuse is a crime that often goes unreported, but Halton Crime Stoppers is working to change that. Last Friday, Halton Crime Stoppers kicked off Crime Stoppers month at the Halton Region Centre where they unveiled this year39s theme Get informed, Crime Stoppers of Halton Needs Your HelpBurlington.netall 2 news articles raquo
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