Providence Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer​

Abuse can take many forms. The recognized types of elder abuse include: 

• Physical – Harm to the person’s body 
• Sexual – Molestation and forced contact 
• Emotional – Actions that instill fear, stress, or anguish 
• Neglect – Failure to provide proper care 
• Financial – Abuse of the person’s finances 

Physical abuse is the type of abuse people are most likely to notice because it often leaves visible evidence. It may include hitting, pinching, pushing, or other harsh treatment of the older adult that results in injury.  

Sexual abuse may be more challenging to discover, as victims often feel shame. It involves any nonconsensual sexual contact. 

Emotional abuse often results from someone trying to make the person feel bad. They may make comments or treat the person in a way that damages their mental health. 

Neglect can often occur in nursing homes, especially if the facilities are understaffed, which can result in caregivers not properly addressing a resident’s needs.  

Financial abuse involves the manipulation and exploitation of the elderly resident in a situation where someone else benefits financially without the victim’s consent.