Elder abuse is painful to both the victim and the victim’s family. Some of the major types of elder abuse include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, neglect, abandonment, financial or material exploitation, and self-neglect. These varied categories can equally contribute to the mistreatment and death of an elderly person.

Elder abuse is a problem that many Americans are faced with every day. The perpetrators of elder abuse may be nursing or retirement home employees, family members, acquaintances, or in the case of self-neglect even the victims themselves. It is important for family members to communicate with their loved ones to ensure that abuse is not taking place.

If you or someone you care about is a victim of elder abuse, do not hesitate to contact an experienced attorney. An understanding lawyer can help you fight for justice and punish those who have abused the elderly. A brief phone call today may result in a brighter and more secure tomorrow.

The Law Firm of Steigerwalt & Associates is here to help victims of nursing home abuse throughout the country.

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Nursing Home Abuse News:

Attorney General Greg Stumbo announced the indictment of two nursing assistants for multiple counts of abuse at Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center.
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Frankfort (AP) -- An employee at a northern Kentucky nursing home was indicted Thursday for allegedly abusing two disabled residents in June 2004.
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