{"id":1458,"date":"2018-06-15T17:24:00","date_gmt":"1970-01-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanjoseelderlaw.com\/?p=1094"},"modified":"2021-09-17T18:00:13","modified_gmt":"2021-09-18T01:00:13","slug":"elder-abuse-and-neglect-understand-and-recognize-the-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bryantelderlaw.com\/elder-abuse-and-neglect-understand-and-recognize-the-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Elder Abuse and Neglect: Understand and Recognize the Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elder Abuse and Neglect:\u00a0Understand and Recognize the Signs<\/strong><\/h1>\n

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older people by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. \u00a0Please use the following information to educate yourself about the signs of elder abuse and neglect.<\/p>\n

Elder abuse<\/a> can happen anywhere \u2013 in someone\u2019s own home, in the home of a relative, or in a care facility. As people grow older and more dependent on others, they become more susceptible to physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse as well as neglect by family or professional caregivers. Understanding the different types of abuse and the red flags to watch for are the first step in preventing and putting a stop to abuse.<\/p>\n

Physical Abuse\u00a0<\/strong>is any act causing harm. Hitting, shoving, pinching, biting, slapping or inappropriate use of restraints are all forms of physical abuse.<\/p>\n

Possible Signs of Physical Abuse:<\/strong><\/p>\n