6 Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
- Broken Bones or Fractures
- Bruising, Cuts, or Welts
- Bed Sores
- Signs of Dehydration
- Malnutrition
- Poor Hygiene
Types of Elder Abuse
Abuse Doesn't Always Leave A Mark
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Physical
Caretakers in nursing home across the country have been known from time to time to hit or otherwise be physically aggressive. Look for bruising and noticeable tension around specific caretakers in the facility.
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Emotional
This will be harder to detect, but verbal abuse and neglect can take a heavy toll on your loved ones in a nursing home, and when this occurs, it is our firm’s objective to see that justice is served for all parties.
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Sexual
Perhaps the most heinous and unthinkable, nursing home residents can be victims of rape and sexual assault, either from the direct malice of a caretaker in the facility or from neglect in letting another patient commit the crime.
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Financial
Workers in nursing homes, whether caretakers or administrative staff, have been known to try and take financial advantage of individuals in the nursing homes suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other conditions that cloud their reasoning.
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Nearly 20 years ago, Attorney Clinesmith dedicated his knowledge, passion, and efforts toward truly helping those who have been the victims of corporate negligence and elder abuse, in each of the many ways they appear. He has been recognized on both the national and global scale for his legal prowess and ability to see to it that justice is served for the liable parties, for you, and for your family. You can fine none more passionate and capable in the courtroom or settlement table than Attorney Clinesmith.
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Did You Know?
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Only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse ever comes to the attention of authorities.
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Texas has nearly 3.6 million people (14.9%) age 60 and older.
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For every case known to programs and agencies, 24 were unknown.
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Elder abuse if estimated to affect about 5 million Americans each year.