Elder Abuse Common in Maine

Posted by BSadmin - 20/06/11 at 02:06 pm

Panelists from law enforcement, Adult Protective Services, and a domestic violence agency spoke in Farmington last week. Citing statistics from recent studies by the Maine Attorney General’s Office and Office of Elder Services, Jessica Dorr stated that 12,000 Maine residents age 60 and above are abused each year. Dorr, a community educator on domestic violence issues, also provided information on warning signs of abuse.

Slap marks, bruises, bed sores, burns and other injuries that are questionable or difficult for the elderly person to explain can be red flags for physical abuse. Other warnings signs of abuse are poor hygiene, malnutrition, and sudden changes in behavior and financial circumstances.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of abuse or neglect in a long term care facility, contact Benjamin Gideon at bgideon@bermansimmons.com

For more information on the panel discussion, see: Elder Abuse Frequent in Maine

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