Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney Steve Peck Comments About Elder Abuse

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

Five Types of Elder Abuse – Only One in Five Reported

Most reported nursing home abuse falls into the category of neglect, such as bed sores, pressure sores, decubitus ulcers, or not maintaining proper sanitation. However, there are many other types of nursing home abuse, and the practice is not rare.

Attorney Steve Peck Speaks Out

According to the online Elder and Nursing Home Abuse Legal Guide, experts estimate that for every reported case of nursing abuse, about five more go unreported says California Nursing Home Abuse and neglect Attorney Steven C. Peck.

Physical

Nursing home employees can physically abuse residents by hitting, kicking, slapping or any other harmful physical action.

Sexual

Sexual abuse also occurs, and is identified as any kind of sexual activity that occurs without the consent of the resident.

Punishment

Some nursing home employees punish residents in harsh ways, such as isolating them or subjecting them to painful restraints.

Emotional

Insulting residents, threatening or frightening them, or depriving them of their belongings, are examples of another type of nursing home abuse, defined as emotional or psychological abuse.

Neglect

Neglect is the most common type of abuse, including not maintaining clean living quarters or personal hygiene, not dispensing medication, or depriving residents of food and water, and the negligent failure to provide medical services.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

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.