Elder Abuse Prevention: Domestic Violence, Physical & Financial Abuse

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 2 min read

Experts believe that up to 80 percent of seniors embrace deep spiritual values as they draw closer to the end of life. Unfortunately, one of the tactics of abusers of the elderly is to ridicule their belief system to humiliate and develop undue influence over them. Often the victim is not allowed to go to church or contact anyone from the faith community.

The 12th annual Elder Abuse Prevention Conference, “Domestic Violence in Later Life,” was held on May 13, 2009 with attendees from various disciplines. Many present at the conference said the conference increased their awareness by helping them identify the signs and symptoms of both physical and financial abuse, and by teaching them what services are available once the abuse is identified.

Speakers shared moving stories of abused elderly persons, including one of a woman who was battered by her husband earlier in life, and by her daughter as a senior.

The conference was designed not only to increase awareness of elder abuse but also to challenge the community to get involved in reporting suspected abuse and in developing safety net services for California’s abused elderly. In keeping with that goal, Adult Protective Services plans to begin an informational outreach to communities all over California in the coming months to help leaders and the public identify elder abuse and the prevention resources available. To report suspected elder abuse contact Steven Peck’s Premier Legal toll-free at 1-866-999-9085 to talk to an experienced elder abuse and neglect attorney.

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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.