Cues That Cannot Be Explained Medically May Signal Elder Abuse

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Abuse January 26th, 2013 1 min read

Symptoms of Disease or Cues Indicating Abuse?

Many of the symptoms listed below can occur as a result of disease conditions or medications. The appearance of these symptoms should prompt further investigation to determine and remedy the cause of Elder Abuse indicates Callifornia Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck.

Physical Abuse

Bruises or grip marks around the arms or neck
Rope marks or welts on the wrists and/or ankles
Repeated unexplained injuries
Dismissive attitude or statements about injuries
Refusal to go to same emergency department for repeated injuries

Emotional/Psychological Abuse

Uncommunicative and unresponsive
Unreasonably fearful or suspicious
Lack of interest in social contacts
Chronic physical or psychiatric health problems
Evasiveness

Sexual Abuse

Unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding
Torn or bloody underwear
Bruised breasts
Venereal diseases or vaginal infections

Financial Abuse or Exploitation

Life circumstances don’t match with the size of the estate
Large withdrawals from bank accounts, switching accounts, unusual ATM activity
Signatures on checks don’t match elder’s signature

Neglect

Sunken eyes or loss of weight
Extreme thirst (Dehydration)
Bed sores

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Written by Adam Peck

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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.