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What Is Elder Abuse and Its Types

Elder abuse is defined as any intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or other trusted person that harms an elderly adult. Elder abuse encompasses many types of harm. Elder abuse cases generally fall into one or more of the categories. For more detail contact Elder Abuse attorney.

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What Is Elder Abuse and Its Types

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  1. What Is Elder Abuse & Its Types

  2. Elder abuse is defined as any intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or other trusted person that harms an elderly adult. Elder abuse encompasses many types of harm, such as: • Financial • Physical • Psychological • If you suspect that your elderly loved one has been the suspect of abuse, you need to take immediate action to protect them. You should also seek the assistance of a New Jersey elder abuse lawyer to assist you in going through the legal claims process and recovering damages.

  3. Common Types of Elder Abuse Financial Elder Abuse. Financial elder abuse happens when an elder’s financial resources are improperly handled by another party for their own monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain. Examples include improper use of power of attorney. Physical Elder Abuse. This type of abuse happens when an elderly is injured, threatened or inappropriately restrained. Examples include acts of violence, restraining to a bed or chair, or force-feeding.

  4. Nursing Home Abuse. Nursing home abuse occurs when staff members, residents or visitors of a nursing home abuse or neglect an elderly resident. This type of abuse can entail a mix of any other type of elder abuse and neglect discussed in this article. Sexual Elder Abuse. Elder neglect happens when a caregiver or responsible individual fails to provide a vulnerable elderly with life necessities, such as food, water, shelter or medication.

  5. Regardless of what type of elder abuse you suspect your loved one is a victim of, you need to take immediate action to protect their legal rights. Visit: www.dmlawyer.com Call: (908) 378-8467

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