There are millions of baby-boomers already amid their golden years. This great generation is now facing a host of challenging problems and issues directly related to their advanced age.
The practice of Elder Law focuses on some of these unique problems.
A great concern is Elder Abuse. Elder Abuse occurs whenever anyone neglects or abuses an older person.
The abuse can be: physical abuse, such as hitting or shoving; sexual abuse, including fondling, sexual intercourse, and forced intimate contact of almost any sort;
verbal and psychological abuse, such as screaming at the older person, name calling, and threatening the person;
neglect, such as withholding food, shelter, medical care, medication, and other necessities from the older person;
restraint, such as keeping the person locked up; and
sometimes by financial exploitation.
Often, Elder Abuse occurs with frail, invalid and other feeble elderly, but sometimes even healthy, active older persons can be victims.
If you are in need of help or know of someone in need of help in an Elder Abuse situation, a great starting place to find more information and often free assistance is the: National Center on Elder Abuse
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