San Diego Elder Abuse Lawyers
Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse is a Serious and Dangerous Crime. If You or Someone You Love is Being Abused in San Diego or California, Get Help Immediately Before It's Too Late.
As they get older, San Diego elders become more physically frail and less able to think and act rationally. In addition, they become less able to stand up to bullying or fight back if they are attacked. This makes the elder population susceptible to being manipulated and taken advantage of, mentally, physically, and financially.
Tens of thousands of seniors across the United States-and in San Diego-are being abused by someone 
directly responsible for their care. More than half a million reports are made each year and millions more go unreported.
Where Does This Happen?
It has become extremely demanding to care for an elder, and so, many older Americans are being cared for by others outside of their immediate family, either by hired help or in long-term care facilities. However, it most often occurs in the home, by adult children, grandchildren or spouses of elders.
Types of Elder Abuse
Elder Physical Abuse - Non-accidental use of force that causes an elder physical pain, injury, or impairment
Elder Emotional Abuse -
Verbal - intimidation through yelling, humiliation and habitual blaming
Non-Verbal psychological - ignoring, isolating from friends and activities, terrorizing
Senior Sexual Abuse - Contact without elder's consent; sexual acts, forcing elder to watch pornographic material, or forcing an elder to undress are all considered abuse.
Elder Neglect - Abandonment by caregivers to fulfill caretaking obligation This includes ignorance or denial of proper care.
Elder Financial Exploitation - Unauthorized use of elderly person's funds or property.
Healthcare Fraud and Abuse - By unethical doctors, hospital personnel, or care providers. They overmedicate or overbill an elder and charge them for unnecessary medications.
How Can I Tell if There is Elder Abuse?
Look for signs of abuse. The general warning signs to look for if you suspect some kind of elder abuse are frequent arguments or tension between the caregiver and the elder and changes in the elder's personality or behavior. Also look for physical signs of abuse, such as bruises, scars, or sprains. Look for unsanitary living conditions or drastic changes in the elder's health. Keep an eye on the elder's accounts. There are several other signs to look for if you suspect that there is abuse going on.
Report Elder Abuse If you or someone you know is being abused, tell someone you trust and act immediately. In the U.S., you can also call Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116. You should also contact an elder abuse lawyer right away. The San Diego personal injury attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group are trained at handling these kinds of situations. It is important that the abuser be brought to justice, and damages caused by the elder be compensated. Call us at (888) 233-5020 so we can ensure the safety of the victim and prevent others from being abused.
