Neither You nor Your Loved Ones Need to Suffer

If you have experienced any of the following, or have been hurt, abused, attacked, neglected or mistreated, you may be a victim of Elder Abuse.

Physical Abuse: Being hit, pushed around, tripped, pinched or having your hair pulled.

Entrapment and Imprisonment: Not being allowed to leave the home when you want. Feeling trapped. Being cornered in a room and not being able to get away from a person’s anger or rage.

Emotional and Psychological Abuse: Being yelled at. Being blamed for problems that aren’t your fault. Being made to feel bad about yourself, guilty, or responsible for the problems of others that simply aren’t your fault.

Financial Abuse: Having money stolen from you. Being over-billed for services. Having your signature forged. Being tricked or coerced into signing documents. When a loved one is given documents to sign, when they are not emotionally or mentally able to make decisions for themselves is also a form of financial abuse.

Neglect: Not having your physical needs met by somebody who is responsible for doing so. This can mean not being fed, not being helped to the bathroom, or not being rolled over in a bed frequently enough to prevent bedsores when you are not able to move yourself.

Self-Neglect: It is not uncommon for people to not care for themselves. Self-Neglect is often a sign of severe depression.

It IS NOT Your Fault! Abusive people almost always blame others for their anger, rage, violence and other misdeeds. The way another person acts is a decision that they make. It has nothing to do with you. Do not feel as though you are responsible. Even if you want to help or feel sorry for the person who is abusing you, there is nothing you can do to help them until and unless you help yourself first. Stop the abuse. Call us or contact us right away.

We’re here to help!