When elder abuse rears its ugly head, the victim may suffer on a number of levels, including physical, emotional, and financial. That is why it is important for family and community members to learn to recognize the sometimes complex indications of elder abuse, and report suspicions immediately.
Physical abuse and psychological abuse are two of the main types of elder abuse. Physical abuse consists of using physical force, or unnecessarily or inappropriately using drugs to control the victim. Signs and symptoms include marks or bruises on the body, lab results that show a medication overdose, and a change in behavior of the victim. Psychological abuse can include verbal assaults, isolating the victim from friends or family, or treating the victim in a humiliating way. The victim may report this abuse, or may exhibit disturbing or nervous behavior.
Steve Papadimos is an Ohio-based civil lawyer who currently serves as Chief of the Civil Division for the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office. Steven Papadimos oversees all divisions of public sector law, including the Senior Protection Unit.
Physical abuse and psychological abuse are two of the main types of elder abuse. Physical abuse consists of using physical force, or unnecessarily or inappropriately using drugs to control the victim. Signs and symptoms include marks or bruises on the body, lab results that show a medication overdose, and a change in behavior of the victim. Psychological abuse can include verbal assaults, isolating the victim from friends or family, or treating the victim in a humiliating way. The victim may report this abuse, or may exhibit disturbing or nervous behavior.
Steve Papadimos is an Ohio-based civil lawyer who currently serves as Chief of the Civil Division for the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office. Steven Papadimos oversees all divisions of public sector law, including the Senior Protection Unit.