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ELDER ABUSE
What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse is an intentional act that causes
harm to elder people. This act is often done by
their family members, friends, caretaker , or
someone they trust.It can be done in many
ways.
Types of Elder abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Neglect
• Emotional Or Psychological Abuse
• Financial Abuse
• Abandonment
Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is done when someone use his
strength to physically harm the elders. Signs of
Physical Abuse are:
• Broken bones
• Bruises
• Burns
• Dislocated Joints
Neglect
It happens when a caregiver fails to fulfill the
needs of elder like providing food, shelter and
health care. Signs of neglecting elders are:
• Poor Clothing
• Malnutrition
• Poor Hygiene
• Basic daily living activities
Emotional and psychological Abuse
It happens when a caregiver harm elders
mentally. Signs of these are:
• Elder avoiding eye contact
• Elder looking depressed
• Elder looking scared
• Low self esteem
• Different eating and sleeping patterns
Abandonment
It happens when a caretaker leaves elder at a
hospital, Nursing home or another care facility
without any formal agreement. Signs of this
are:
• Elder looking malnourished
• Elder appear lonely
• Elder appear confused
• Have poor Hygiene
Financial Abuse
It happens when Caregiver illegally or improperly use
elder’s resources. Signs of these are :
• Unknown ATM withdrawls
• Missing Belongings or property
• An elder discussing financial arrangements that have no
documentation.
Contact Us
If Anyone Having above discussing issues , You
can Contact : YORK LAW FIRM
Website: https://www.yorklawcorp.com/
Phone: 916-643-2200 , 800-939-1832
E-mail ID: info@yorklawcorp.com
Address: 1111 Exposition Blvd, Bldg 500
Sacramento, CA 95815

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Elder abuse

  • 2. What is elder abuse? Elder abuse is an intentional act that causes harm to elder people. This act is often done by their family members, friends, caretaker , or someone they trust.It can be done in many ways.
  • 3. Types of Elder abuse • Physical Abuse • Neglect • Emotional Or Psychological Abuse • Financial Abuse • Abandonment
  • 4. Physical Abuse Physical abuse is done when someone use his strength to physically harm the elders. Signs of Physical Abuse are: • Broken bones • Bruises • Burns • Dislocated Joints
  • 5. Neglect It happens when a caregiver fails to fulfill the needs of elder like providing food, shelter and health care. Signs of neglecting elders are: • Poor Clothing • Malnutrition • Poor Hygiene • Basic daily living activities
  • 6. Emotional and psychological Abuse It happens when a caregiver harm elders mentally. Signs of these are: • Elder avoiding eye contact • Elder looking depressed • Elder looking scared • Low self esteem • Different eating and sleeping patterns
  • 7. Abandonment It happens when a caretaker leaves elder at a hospital, Nursing home or another care facility without any formal agreement. Signs of this are: • Elder looking malnourished • Elder appear lonely • Elder appear confused • Have poor Hygiene
  • 8. Financial Abuse It happens when Caregiver illegally or improperly use elder’s resources. Signs of these are : • Unknown ATM withdrawls • Missing Belongings or property • An elder discussing financial arrangements that have no documentation.
  • 9. Contact Us If Anyone Having above discussing issues , You can Contact : YORK LAW FIRM Website: https://www.yorklawcorp.com/ Phone: 916-643-2200 , 800-939-1832 E-mail ID: info@yorklawcorp.com Address: 1111 Exposition Blvd, Bldg 500 Sacramento, CA 95815