Elder Abuse

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You weren't able to care for your elderly parent, grandparent, or guardian at home. So, you made the agonizing decision to place them in a nursing home or skilled care facility. Now that they've been there a few months, you've noticed some disturbing signs that your loved one is not being cared for in the manner that was promised. Allegations of elder abuse should not be made lightly, and especially not without a skilled elder abuse lawyer at your side. Call the law office of Ira Kilburn in Salt Lick, KY, if you have even the slightest suspicion of elder abuse. We'll investigate your claim thoroughly, and take your case as far as it needs to go. 

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DO YOU SUSPECT ELDER ABUSE? 

The signs of elder abuse are not always obvious, and nursing home staff are not the only people who commit this terrible crime. What's more, patients with dementia or memory problems may attempt to report a problem, only to have it brushed off as being all in their head. That's why it's so important for a patient's family and friends to be aware of the most common, and sometimes subtle indicators of elder abuse, and to call Ira Kilburn in Salt Lick, KY, if you suspect it's happening to someone you love.

Types of Elder Abuse

Abuse of any kind is not always physical. In the experience of elder law attorneys such as Ira Kilburn, elder abuse can also fall into two primary categories:
  • Financial abuse: 
    • Forging a person's checks
    • Using their debit and credit cards,
    • Misappropriating Social Security or pension funds
    • Changing names on wills, life insurance, house deeds, bank accounts, and other documents without permission
    • Cash, jewelry, or other valuables go missing
  • Health care fraud:
    • Overcharging or double-billing for services
    • Falsifying Medicare or Medicaid claims
    • Charging for services not provided 
Schedule an in-home consultation with Ira today for answers to your elder abuse questions.

Signs of elder abuse

These are the typical warning signs of elder abuse by nursing home staff, home health aides, social workers, doctors, or even lawyers: 
  • Pain or physical discomfort
  • Unkempt or messy appearance
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Sudden onset of depression or anxiety
  • Behavioral changes or weight loss
  • Cuts or bleeding
  • Unexplained bruising, especially near genitals
  • Bedsores
  • Increased frequency of bacterial or viral infections
  • Unpaid or late bills due to depleted bank accounts
  • Patient changes their power of attorney
If one or more of these issues are becoming problematic for a loved one, report it to Ira Kilburn in Salt Lake, KY, so we can start investigating the matter right away. 

Who is at risk for elder abuse?

Even seniors whose minds appear to suffer no ill-effects of age can victim to elder abuse, but there are certain subsets of the elderly who tend to be more frequent targets. These include: 
  • Women
  • Those with physical disabilities
  • Patients with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, or other memory problems
  • Seniors who have no family or friends nearby and/or have infrequent visitors
  • Those who are exceptionally frail and rely on others for routine tasks such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
  • People on multiple medications, especially psychotropic
Ira Kilburn understands that it's not always practical or realistic to be with your loved one as much as you'd like. Still, we encourage you to be alert to the indicators of elder abuse, and to call us in Salt Lick, KY, without delay if you suspect it is happening to your loved one.
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