Elder Law and Elder Care Lawyer
Each year, U. S. senior citizens are subjected to mental, physical, and financial abuse. The Law Office of Cynthia R. Pollock represents clients in cases of senior abuse throughout Los Angeles County and may be able to help you. Ms. Pollock can provide legal assistance to help seniors avoid abuse through estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate issues.
What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse can come in many forms including:
- Water
- Food
- Medication
- Shelter
-Personal hygiene
- Financial abuse including:
- Stealing property, credit cards, and assets
- Forgery of checks or financial documents
- Coercion to achieve financial gain
Nursing home elder abuse
Nursing homes are meant to be safe places for seniors where they can be cared for and protected. Unfortunately, some nursing homes engage in elder abuse and threaten the well being of their residents. Relatives or friends of a nursing home resident who suspect abuse should look for:
-Sudden weight loss
-Dehydration or malnutrition
-Bruising and bedsores
-Broken bones
-Injuries from falls
-Over-medication
-Bleeding/bruising in genital areas
-Torn/bloodied undergarments
-Sexually transmitted diseases
-Excessive fear/anxiety around certain persons
-Self recrimination for minor problems
-Chronic depression/anger
-Rocking, mumbling (false dementia)
-Frequent/recent withdrawals from accounts
-Personal property loss
-New loans or mortgages
-Recent changes to wills, deeds, and trusts
-Sudden weight loss
-Dehydration or malnutrition
-Bruising and bedsores
-Broken bones
-Injuries from falls
-Over-medication
-Bleeding/bruising in genital areas
-Torn/bloodied undergarments
-Sexually transmitted diseases
-Excessive fear/anxiety around certain persons
-Self recrimination for minor problems
-Chronic depression/anger
-Rocking, mumbling (false dementia)
-Frequent/recent withdrawals from accounts
-Personal property loss
-New loans or mortgages
-Recent changes to wills, deeds, and trusts
-Sudden weight loss
-Dehydration or malnutrition
-Bruising and bedsores
-Broken bones
-Injuries from falls
-Over-medication
-Bleeding/bruising in genital areas
-Torn/bloodied undergarments
-Sexually transmitted diseases
-Excessive fear/anxiety around certain persons
-Self recrimination for minor problems
-Chronic depression/anger
-Rocking, mumbling (false dementia)
-Frequent/recent withdrawals from accounts
-Personal property loss
-New loans or mortgages
-Recent changes to wills, deeds, and trusts
-Sudden weight loss
-Dehydration or malnutrition
-Bruising and bedsores
-Broken bones
-Injuries from falls
-Over-medication
-Bleeding/bruising in genital areas
-Torn/bloodied undergarments
-Sexually transmitted diseases
-Excessive fear/anxiety around certain persons
-Self recrimination for minor problems
-Chronic depression/anger
-Rocking, mumbling (false dementia)
-Frequent/recent withdrawals from accounts
-Personal property loss
-New loans or mortgages
-Recent changes to wills, deeds, and trusts
Take action if you suspect elder abuse
If you suspect elder abuse/neglect by a nursing home, you should:
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Gather evidence and documents. Gather Medi-Cal records, receipts, witness statements, and photographs of injuries if possible.
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Remove resident from facility. Remove your loved one from the current facility if you fear for his or her safety.
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Report to the authorities. Report incidents or suspected incidents of abuse to the district attorney and your county’s adult protective services agency.
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Retain an attorney. Seek advice from experienced elder law attorneys in Los Angeles who can assist in abuse cases and help you determine how to proceed.
Get legal assistance
Experienced Los Angeles elder care attorneys can protect your loved ones if you suspect elder abuse.
Contact the Law Office of Cynthia R. Pollock online or call 877-849-8916 to discuss your case.