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 About Adam Peck

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.
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Detecting and Responding to Elder Abuse

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Abused Los Angeles Elderly Man in Wheelchair

A man taking care of his wife due to her declining health lashes out and strikes her one day. Was this a case of caregiver stress or something much more intentional? Unfortunately situations like this happen way too often, whether it be a spouse or simply a caregiver.

Signs of Elder Abuse

If you work with seniors or have an older adult in your life paying attention to the signs of abuse and violence can be hugely important in getting that person the help they so desperately need.

In the 80s and 90s much of the research concluded that the abuse came largely from caregiver stress. Today we know that caregiver stress is not an excuse to lash out at someone and that most of the time caregiver stress is just an excuse to avoid taking responsibility for their actions.

While elder abuse may take various forms, there are usually signs to look for such as obvious marks on body, poor hygiene, STDs, and missing money / large unexplained withdrawals from the older adult’s bank account.

Have you or a loved one been a victim of Elder Abuse in California?

It’s important to get help right away, especially if there are clear warning signs / symptoms of abuse taking place. The Peck Law Group elder abuse attorneys in Los Angeles, the Coachella Valley, and throughout California specialize in this type of law and offer a complimentary case evaluation. Please call today to find out if you have a case at 866-999-9085 so that we can bring those responsible to justice.

What are signs that a nursing home resident is being sexually abused?

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What are signs that a nursing home resident is being sexually abused?

Physical indicators of sexual abuse include:

  • Bruises around inner thighs, the genital area or breasts
  • Unexplained genital infections or venereal disease
  • Unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding, pain or irritation
  • New difficulty sitting or walking
  • Torn, stained or bloodied underclothing
  • An elder’s report of being sexually assaulted or raped

Social indicators of sexual abuse include:

  • Extreme agitation
  • Withdrawal from social interactions
  • Panic attacks or emerging post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms
  • Suicide attempts
  • Unusual behavior between the victim and the elder sexual abuse suspect

Victims of dementia will exhibit anxiety or excessive fear around the person providing or tending to their care. They may also engage in more aggressive behaviors.

Getting Help Once a person has suspicions of, or has identified, that a resident is being sexually abused, get help immediately.

Call:

  • 911 or the local police
  • State Licensing and Certification Agency. This is the agency that inspects nursing homes and investigates complaints.
  • Adult Protective Services (APS).  In some states, APS investigates reported suspicions about abuse of nursing home residents.
  • The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.  The local long-term care ombudsman is an advocate for nursing home residents and can assist the resident in getting the help needed.
  • Report the abuse to the nursing home administrator.
  • The Peck Law Group, APC toll fee at 1-866-999-9085

Contact information for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Adult Protective Services, or the State Survey and Certification Agency can be found at www.theconsumervoice.org.   For more information, go to:   National Center on Elder Abuse – https://ncea.acl.gov/   National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care – www.theconsumervoice.org   National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center – www.ltcombudsman.org   National Organization for Victim Assitance – http://www.trynova.org/

See “Sick, Dying and Raped in America’s Nursing Homes” at http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2017/02/health/nursing-home-sex-abuse-investigation/.  See “Challenges When Investigating Elder Sexual Abuse” at https://premierlegal.org/a-guide-to-elder-sexual-assault/. 42 CFR 483.12(c ) See “Elder Sexual Abuse” at http://nursinghomeabuseguide.com/elder-abuse/sexual-abuse/.  See “Elder Sexual Abuse” at http://nursinghomeabuseguide.com/elder-abuse/sexual-abuse/.  See “Abuse” at https://www.alz.org/care/alzheimers-dementia-elder-abuse.asp

Daughter of Jerry Lee Lewis Sued for Elder Abuse

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In the latest case of elder abuse in Los Angeles, Jerry Lee Lewis’s daughter is being sued for allegedly giving him drugs and keeping him isolated in house infected with mold so bad he wore an oxygen mask.

According to legal document Jerry Lewis, a now 81 year old rock and roll legend, claimed that his daughter Phoebe would drug him to keep him under control and force him to go on tour despite his bad health.

Lewis had already sued his daughter’s husband in the beginning of March for allegedly using $5,000,000 of Lewis’s money on fancy cars, houses, and plastic surgery. The elder abuse lawsuit is an effort to get his money back and to ban them from using his name in the future.

Have you been a victim of elder abuse in Los Angeles or throughout California?

If you or a loved one has been a victim of elder abuse please call the Peck Law Group right away for your complementary case evaluation at 866-999-9085. The Peck Law Group has offices in Los Angeles and throughout California and specializes in Elder Abuse cases.

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