Information reported by www.WDAM.com as referenced by the National Center on Elder Abuse, about 10% of America's elderly population is abused or neglected. Additionally, the researchers estimate that about only 1 out of every 24 elder abuse cases is actually reported. Surprisingly, the some of the most common abusers of elderly people are family members, not paid caregivers. Some believe that abuse can happen as a result of the stress that emerges from the caregiver as a results of resentment and feeling overwhelmed.
According to the article, it is important to look for common signs of physical abuse, such as bruises and unusual/strained interactions between the caregiver and patient. It is also important to check in with the elderly patient without the caregiver around and ask questions about how the relationship is going from their perspective.
Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving western and central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for older Pennsylvanians who have been abused or neglected. For more information on his Altoona, PA area practice, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at http://www.stoehrlaw.com. Attorney Stoehr takes cases in Blair and the seven surrounding counties.
Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving western and central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for older Pennsylvanians who have been abused or neglected. For more information on his Altoona, PA area practice, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at http://www.stoehrlaw.com. Attorney Stoehr takes cases in Blair and the seven surrounding counties.
