Watch Very Carefully For The Signs of Elder Abuse

Written by Adam Peck Category: Nursing Homes January 26th, 2013 2 min read

Being an older American or senior citizen has lots of benefits. The store and restaurant discounts are wonderful, along with the special parking spaces.
Of course, aging does have some disadvantages as we all know. Physical and mental health issues, along with financial concerns, often weigh heavily on the minds of older Americans.
There is another concern that no one wants to talk about: elder abuse.
Abuse isn’t always something you can see. Elder abuse can include physical, emotional, sexual, financial, neglect and self-neglect. Some families or couples are able to keep abuse a total secret says California Elder Abuse Attorney Steven C. Peck.
In today’s economic situation, financial abuse is on the increase. Examples include a widowed mother who has to rely on a child for help, and may be threatened by that child, saying if she doesn’t hand over money the child will no longer help her. An adult child, unemployed or with a drug or alcoholic habit, can manipulate elder parents to “put me on your account so I can do your banking” and then withdraws money without the parents’ knowledge.
An elder can be abused by a family member, including a spouse, or by a caregiver. And elder abuse can happen to men and women.

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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.