Sonoma County Elder Abuse Attorney
What to Look out for in Elder Abuse Cases
The subject of elder abuse is a major concern for those who have loved ones living in nursing homes, hospitals or other senior living environments. This type of abuse can take on many forms, and it is important to know the signs of elder abuse so that you can act quickly and contact a Sonoma County personal injury attorney. Some of the most common signs of elder abuse include:
- Lack of hygiene
- Bed sores
- Confusion
- Unexplained expenses and reduced bank accounts
- Bruising
- Signs of emotional abuse such as flinching or fear
- Malnutrition
- Dirty environment
- Isolation of the elder from other family members
- Not allowing the elderly person to communicate with other family members
- Signs of emotional abuse such as depression, crying or self hatred
- Over medication and signs of extensive drugging
Elder Abuse in Petaluma
Dealing with the prospect of accusing someone of elder abuse might be a frightening situation. However, in order to protect the elderly loved one, there is no option other than to report the incident and take legal action against the individual or nursing home that is abusing the individual. This is more common than one may consider, and often the motivation is financial. When an elderly person has financial resources, they can be maneuvered into spending large amounts of cash on the family member or care worker caring for them. Financial abuse is very common with the elderly, as they sometimes have various forms of dementia or memory loss and are unaware that their estate is being destroyed by an unscrupulous individual.
The legal team at the Law Offices of David R. Silva is dedicated to assisting families that have such a situation, and assisting them to take the legal actions necessary to protect their loved one from abuse, neglect and financial ruin. It is important that these actions take place quickly prior to any attempt to change the will and create a further legal situation when the elderly family member passes away.
Contact a Sonoma County Elder Abuse Attorney
from the Law Offices of David R. Silva and protect your family member from elder abuse.
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