Our elderly relatives and friends are the most vulnerable and the most often abused

Every year, tens of thousands of elderly Americans are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care.
As elders become more physically frail, they’re less able to stand up to bullying and or fight back if attacked. They may not see or hear as well or think as clearly as they used to, leaving openings for unscrupulous people to take advantage of them. Mental or physical ailments may make them more trying companions for the people who live with them..
Tens of thousands of seniors across the United States are being abused: harmed in some substantial way often by people who are directly responsible for their care.More than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities every year, and millions more cases go unreported.
Elder abuse tends to take place where the senior lives: most often in the home where abusers are apt to be adult children; other family members such as grandchildren; or spouses/partners of elders. Institutional settings especially long-term care facilities such as nursing homes can also be sources of elder abuse.
Elder abuse takes many forms; Physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse and financial abuse.
In the coming weeks I will give specific examples of elder abuse, and tips on how to spot it.
If you believe a friend or loved one has been the victim of elder abuse please contact Steve Weinberg, a California Elder Abuse lawyer. http://www.sjweinberglaw.com/, or call for a free consultation 888-321-1022