Many problems could increase the likelihood of elder abuse. You need to be able to identify the various types of elder abuse that your loved one might experience and how you can help them. We will discuss the most common forms of elder abuse and how they can cause harm.
The most common forms of elder abuse are:
- Elder abuse
- Elder abuse – Emotional
- Financial elder abuse
Physical Elder Abuse
When someone intentionally harms an elderly person by pushing, burning, hitting, or other means, it is called physical elder abuse. This abuse can cause severe harm and even long-term injury. Abuse can cause severe harm to elderly people because they have weaker bones.
Emotional Elder Abuse
Emotional elder abuse can often be more severe and damaging than physical abuse. This can cause fear, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and other negative effects. An elderly victim is often the victim of emotional abuse.
Emotional elder mistreatment includes:
- Torture and psychological torment
- Threats and verbal harassment
- Eliminating elderly people from social interaction
Financial Elder Abuse
Many elderly people trust others to take care of their finances. This includes family members and friends. If they’re not careful, this trust could be misused. Financial elder abuse can lead to significant losses in bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial assets.
The following are common types of financial elder abuse:
- Retaining money from an elderly person
- Stealing money from an older person
- Stealing money by forcing or forging signatures
- Force the elderly to give a financial power-of-attorney
Other Kinds of Elder Abuse
It is important to know when your loved one is suffering neglect, sexual abuse, or malnourishment. These are the three most serious types of elder abuse that can cause harm to your loved one.
- Sexual abuse of the elderly: We know that this can cause serious mental and physical anguish, as caregivers try to exploit the elderly.
- Malnourishment: An elderly person can lose weight if they don’t get enough food and water. Insufficient nutrition can cause a mental decline in elderly people.
- Neglect: Some elderly assistance facilities aren’t as well-staffed as they could be, and don’t give enough attention to their residents.
This post was written by Okoye Morgan Jr., a lawyer with extensive knowledge as a personal injury lawyer in Tampa, FL. Okoye is one of the founding partners of The Black Law Company, specializing in personal injury law, trust and estate law, civil litigation law, and criminal defense.
