Types of Elderly Abuse

There are different types of elder abuse that can be caused by a multitude of things, whether it is due to negligence or mistreatment. Unfortunately, most cases involve elder abuse in nursing homes. If caution and awareness are not a nursing home’s main priorities, then elder abuse will likely ensue.

Types of Abuse

Such elder abuse and injuries in nursing homes may include the following:

• Bedsores
• Broken Bones
• Bruising
• Burn Injuries
• Death
• Dehydration
• Malnutrition

• Mental Abuse
• Neglect
• Neglected and Untreated Infections
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse/Assault
• Unnecessary Physical Restraints
• Verbal Abuse

General Forms of Abuse

Other general forms of elder abuse include the following:

• Attorney Elder Abuse
• Financial Abuse

Contact Us

Unfortunately, these elder abuse incidents may have harmful and, potentially, permanent effects. If you or a loved one has suffered elder abuse, please call the Law Offices of Michael Cordova at 602-265-6700 or submit your case online.