What Constitutes Elder Abuse?

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

Elder Abuse can be physical when pain and injury are inflicted. It can be sexual in nature.

Elder Abuse can be in the form of neglect. This is when the necessities of life are not provided. This can include medications, food, fluids, care and supervision. Elder Abuse can be emotional if mental distress and anguish are intentionally placed on a senior. More often, however, elder abuse is financial. This includes misusing money, property, or assets.

Elder Abuse of older adults happens in relationships of trust. Elder Abusers often have some form of authority or control over the senior. The elder depends on the abuser.Elder abusers are family members, friends, neighbours and care takers. Elder Abusers are often people the senior loves.

Protecting vulnerable elders from abuse is different than protecting children. Competent adults have the legal ability to make their own decisions regarding their well being. They also have the ability to realize the consequences of reporting their caretakers and family abusers. This is an important reason why elder abuse often goes unreported.

Abused elders do not speak up for a number of reasons. They fear more abuse, losing their independence, having to leave their home, and they often feel hopeless and depressed. A lot of times, elders do not even think they are being abused. This causes family arguments and frustrations. For many abused elders, it is often to face the devil you know than the devil you don’t.

If you are a elder who is being abused, please contact Steven Peck’s Premier Legal toll free at 1-866-999-9085 now to talk to an experienced elder abuse and neglect attorney.

You do not deserve to be abused and you have a right to live without fear in a safe environment.

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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.