5 Common Types of Elder Abuse and The Warning Signs
                     5 Common 
Types of Elder 
Abuse & The 
Warning Signs
Elder abuse takes many different forms. Some 
elder abuse involves intimidating or threatening 
the individual, while other types of abuse 
involve neglect, scams, and exploitation. While 
the majority of elder abuse comes at the hand 
of the family members of the elderly, abuse 
may also be committed by a professional 
conservatory, caregiver, or assisted living 
facility.
0
Phy1sical abuse
Such as beating, pushing, hitting, 
or using physical restraints.
02
Sexual 
abuse
Which involves any type of 
nonconsensual sexual contact of 
any kind.
03
Emotional 
abuse
which involves inflicting anguish or pain through 
either verbal or nonverbal actions. Examples of 
emotional abuse include assault, insults, threats, 
intimidations, and humiliation.
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Neglect: T
Which involves the refusal or failure to fulfill any part 
of an individual’s obligations or duties to an elder. 
Examples of neglect include failing to provide the 
elder with basic necessities, such as food, water, 
shelter, personal hygiene, and medicine.
05
Financial 
abuse: 
Includes the illegal or improper use of the elder’s 
financial assets.
If or a loved one has been subjected to elder 
abuse, contact Los Angeles elder abuse attorneys 
to help you hold the right parties accountable.
www.habbaspilaw.com