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Elder Abuse
Elder abuse typically falls into one of three categories; institutional, domestic, or self-neglect. Institutional elder abuse takes place in nursing homes or other residential centers designed to accommodate older people. People who commit institutional abuse are usually people who have a legal or contractual obligation to provide elders with care and protection. Domestic elder abuse refers to any maltreatment of an older person by someone who has a special relationship with the elder (spouse, sibling, child, friend, or caregiver). Usually such incidents take place in the elder’s home or the home of their caregiver.
Nursing home abuse includes physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and neglect. Any of these types of elder abuse are unlawful and legal advice should be sought immediately if nursing home abuse is expected.
The term "Elder abuse" itself is an umbrella term used to describe one or more of the following types of elder abuse:
- Nursing Home abuse, physical or willful infliction of physical pain or injury, e.g., slapping, bruising, sexually molesting, or restraining a nursing home or independent living facility.
- Sexual abuse is the infliction of non-consensual sexual contact of any kind.
- Emotional or psychological abuse is the infliction of mental or emotional anguish, e.g., humiliating, intimidating, or threatening.
- Financial or material exploitation is the improper act or process of an individual, using the resources of an older person, without his/her consent, for someone else's benefit.
- Neglect is the failure of a caretaker to provide goods or services necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish or mental illness, e.g., abandonment, denial of food or health related services.
- Self-neglect is characterized as the behavior of an elderly person that threatens his/her own health or safety.
(Adminstration on Aging)
If you or someone you know has been injured due to "elder abuse", you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please fill out the form provided below for a free evaluation of your claim by an experienced attorney.
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