What Is Elder Abuse and Its Types
                     What Is 
Elder Abuse 
&
Its Types
Elder abuse is defined as any intentional act, or failure to 
act, by a caregiver or other trusted person that harms an 
elderly adult. Elder abuse encompasses many types of 
harm, such as:
• Financial
• Physical
• Psychological
If you suspect that your elderly loved one has been the 
suspect of abuse, you need to take immediate action to 
protect them. You should also seek the assistance of a 
New Jersey elder abuse lawyer to assist you in going 
through the legal claims process and recovering damages.
Common Types of Elder Abuse
Financial Elder Abuse. Financial elder abuse happens when 
an elder’s financial resources are improperly handled by 
another party for their own monetary or personal benefit, 
profit, or gain. Examples include improper use of power of 
attorney.
Physical Elder Abuse. This type of abuse happens when an 
elderly is injured, threatened or inappropriately restrained. 
Examples include acts of violence, restraining to a bed or 
chair, or force-feeding.
Nursing Home Abuse. Nursing home abuse occurs when 
staff members, residents or visitors of a nursing home 
abuse or neglect an elderly resident. This type of abuse 
can entail a mix of any other type of elder abuse and 
neglect discussed in this article.
Sexual Elder Abuse. Elder neglect happens when a 
caregiver or responsible individual fails to provide a 
vulnerable elderly with life necessities, such as food, 
water, shelter or medication.
Regardless of what type of elder abuse you suspect your 
loved one is a victim of, you need to take immediate 
action to protect their legal rights.
Visit:   www.dmlawyer.com
Call:    (908) 378-8467